Steve and I had a lengthy talk about all sorts of things tonight, and in the middle of it all we just stopped and said "Whoa, we're talking about next year. There's going to be a next year". How cool is that? Nine months ago this baby was only a twinkle in our eyes and now it's starting to walk on its own.
We've got lots of really great programming ideas on tap for next year and beyond. Details will start rolling in when we have things a bit more solid but you can be sure that we'll be bringing fresh ideas and top-notch performances to Miami and the rest of South Florida.
I met with Jim Stephenson this past week in Naples, FL, and we discussed his arranging Ravel's Mother Goose Suite for String Quintet, Piano and Percussion, as well as writing a new piece for us which we'll put on an all-American program sometime in the next year or two. We're excited to be working with Jim, whose composing career is really taking off.
More very soon. Check back often. We're doing things nobody else is doing down here-or maybe anywhere else!
Tuesday, May 22, 2007
pC Gets High Score from Florida Grant Review Panel
More good news! We've just heard from the State of Florida that we've received a 90+ score for a grant from the State of Florida. While the grant itself is small, it is a big step forward in regards to receiving future assistance from the State of Florida. Big shout out to Carol Hoffman at Arts at St. John's for her help with this grant and our MDC grant. Couldn't have done it wothout her.
Friday, May 11, 2007
Another Successful Concert!
This past Sunday, pC performed a wonderful concert of baroque music by unknown Italian composers at Vizcaya Museum & Gardens, arguably one of the most beautiful locations in Miami.
Performing in an atrium within the amazingly constructed estate, the brilliant sounds of pC reverberated throughout the museum, garnering over 100 eager listeners. The response and warmth that pC received from the audience was outstanding, as the patrons appreciated the youthful energy of pC, the virtuosic level of performance, and the interesting dose of education and information that we always try to impart.
Special thanks to Destiny Pierce at Vizcaya for making the event possible, and to pC musicians Blake Espy, Jamecyn Morey, David Bebe, and Jason Moy for their remarkable musicianship and efforts.
Throughout the past week, Chung & Steve met with several key individuals that are supporting pC and its future in a big way. Matthew Sarelson, P.A. is helping us file for 501c3 status, and he has been gracious enough to provide his legal services pro bono. Matthew recently sent our application to the IRS, and now we are awaiting approval. We thank Matthew immensely for his hard work and support of pC, and we look forward to his involvement in the future as well.
Additionally, we met with Jerry Haar, a great friend of pC and a professor of business at Florida International University. Jerry has officially agreed to join our board, and we are thrilled that he will be such an integral part of pC. He brings great ideas and major goals for the group, as well as a great love and knowledge of music. His passion and ideas are sure to help pC as we grow and flourish.
More to come very soon, so stay posted!
Performing in an atrium within the amazingly constructed estate, the brilliant sounds of pC reverberated throughout the museum, garnering over 100 eager listeners. The response and warmth that pC received from the audience was outstanding, as the patrons appreciated the youthful energy of pC, the virtuosic level of performance, and the interesting dose of education and information that we always try to impart.
Special thanks to Destiny Pierce at Vizcaya for making the event possible, and to pC musicians Blake Espy, Jamecyn Morey, David Bebe, and Jason Moy for their remarkable musicianship and efforts.
Throughout the past week, Chung & Steve met with several key individuals that are supporting pC and its future in a big way. Matthew Sarelson, P.A. is helping us file for 501c3 status, and he has been gracious enough to provide his legal services pro bono. Matthew recently sent our application to the IRS, and now we are awaiting approval. We thank Matthew immensely for his hard work and support of pC, and we look forward to his involvement in the future as well.
Additionally, we met with Jerry Haar, a great friend of pC and a professor of business at Florida International University. Jerry has officially agreed to join our board, and we are thrilled that he will be such an integral part of pC. He brings great ideas and major goals for the group, as well as a great love and knowledge of music. His passion and ideas are sure to help pC as we grow and flourish.
More to come very soon, so stay posted!
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