Rural and Community Art Project Grants
ACHF Arts Access ACHF Arts Education ACHF Cultural Heritage
The main goal of this activity is to provide an opportunity to players of stringed instruments to learn and perform music we would not be able to accomplish without it. The goal will be met with the outcome of providing a concert of the music learned during the workshop to an audience of local residents who will indicate their appreciation - usually by applause and standing. It is expected that there will be a standing room only at the concert, and the musicians will express their satisfaction with the experience. Some of those who are using the housing provided will make generous donations to the project and will indicate their plans to return for another year.
This is an international effort where all participants learned string literature, some of it new compositions, and had the ability to sit with better players who come bringing new ideas and renewed interest to the new seasons of rehearsal and performance. Those returning to their local organizations (orchestras, small ensembles, etc.) went with new enthusiasm for the coming season. Participants left with a good feeling of comradery. All the special on-site activities, lessons and sectional rehearsal contributed to this. The ability to play more challenging music well was very satisfying as was putting on a performance that was received with a standing ovation. As was previously mentioned many if not all those involved have indicated that they are looking forward to next year's event.
Other, local or private