Pantasia Creative Learning has presented programs in hundreds of schools throughout the Southeastern United States. Our musicians and teachers are Approved Artists with the South Carolina Arts Commission and are members of the Percussive Arts Society, the International Association of Pan (pan is another name for steel drums), the Southern Arts Federation, and MENC.

Programs are designed and directed by Pantasia's lead teacher, Mrs. Kimberly M. Roberts, a certified teacher with full time teaching experience in both the public and private school. Mrs. Roberts has Early Childhood Music Certification, a BME degree in Choral Music Education, and a second BM in Percussion Performance. In 1996, she was inducted into the Phi Kappa Lambda National Music Honors Society and was the University of South Carolina School of Music's 1997 Presser Scholar. Mrs. Roberts presented "Adventures in Rhythm" at the 2004 National Blue Ribbon Schools of Excellence Convention where she received an Educator of Excellence Award. She has also served as lead presenter for the elementary/beginner division of the International Association of Pan (steel drum) Convention. Mrs. Roberts and the Pantasia Steel Band are listed on Georgia's Character Through the Arts Roster, the South Carolina Arts Commission Approved Artist Roster, and the Southern Artist Registry. Kimberly M. Roberts currently serves on the planning board for the SC Caribbean Heritage Festival association.

"One of the best programs I've ever seen! The kids loved it and so did the teachers. What a great wealth of talent these performers have and they're so good with the children. Thanks so much!" -R. Sardinas, 4th grade teacher (Pickens County,SC)

"You were not only entertaining but very informative, which made for a truly meaningful learning experience. Thank you so much for sharing your talent with us." -S. Puffer, music teacher (Darlington County,SC)

"Thank you for your recent visit to our school. Our students learned a great deal and I heard many positive comments from our teachers. One teacher wrote to our principal, 'This residency was not only informative, but downright fun. I really enjoyed all of the music and the great atmosphere it created in our school. Thanks for bringing the band to us.'" M. Reese, Curriculum Facilitator (Wellford, SC)

"Your stage presence is wonderful ... what a great learning experience!" -G. Shealy, 3rd grade teacher (Kershaw County,SC)

"Mrs. Roberts was truly engaging and well-spoken. The information she shared was clearly stated and easily understood. She had good rapport with the children, as well." -anonymous participant survey from the 2004 National Blue Ribbon Schools of Excellence Convention

"Thank you so much for the wonderful job you did teaching our students this week. The children learned so much...Your organizational skills, visual approach, and rapport with the children & teachers made you so special to all of us. We look forward to having you share your other music programs with us !" - G. Wood, principal (Spartanburg County,SC)

"Your program was awesome! Your incorporation of many disciplines made it so much more than simply a performance. Your percussionists inspired many of our students!" - L. Stone, music (Pickens County, SC)

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