Backstage tour and jam session
Following a backstage tour, students from the University of the Virgin Islands and four high schools in the area participated in a day-long workshop where they met with the ship’s performers and musicians to learn about careers in the music and entertainment industries. The day culminated in a lively jam session that provided students an opportunity to hone their craft playing alongside Carnival Fascination musicians.
A second tour is planned in the coming months to provide additional opportunities to fine-tune the students’ musical talents.
A boost after last year's hurricanes
'After last year’s hurricane season, it’s been difficult for schools in the US Virgin Islands to keep music and art programs operating at their full potential,' said Chris Nelson, Carnival’s senior director of entertainment.
'Over the last year, Carnival has been providing much-needed support to young musicians while creating special moments to inspire the next generation of entertainers,' added Sarah Beth Reno, Carnival’s VP entertainment.
'It gives me such joy to see how happy and optimistic our students feel about their futures after meeting with the talented Carnival Fascination team,' said Dionne Donadelle, VIDE’s territorial director of music. 'Music and art are so important to our communities, so we are grateful to Carnival for their support. We feel very fortunate.'
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