The Schenectady Youth Orchestra with Zorkie Nelson

Inspired by the Pan African Youth Orchestra of Ghana, Schenectady’s Youth Orchestra is led by master drummer Zorkie Nelson, one of the original members of the first Ghanaian Pan African Orchestra.

Instruments include:
- drum
- bells
- gourd xylophone or gylis
- flute or atenteben

The Orchestra meets every Friday, year round, from 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. at ElectriCity Barn, 400 Craig Street, Schenectady, NY 12307. It is open to all school-age youth from nine to nineteen.

Instruction is free. Instruments are provided.

For further information, contact New York Folklore at [email protected]. Venue phone: (518) 935-4858.

Listed event date: October 16, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm EDT.