Bands & Ensembles

ST. LUKE'S CHAMBER ENSEMBLE IS A GATHERING OF OUTSTANDING MUSICIANS WHOSE PURPOSE IS TO BRING THE BEAUTY OF MUSIC AND THE ENLIGHTENED COMMUNICATION UNIQUE TO MUSIC TO AS BROAD AN AUDIENCE AS POSSIBLE THROUGH PERFORMANCE AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS IN NEW YORK CITY AND BEYOND. AT ITS HOME IN MANHATTAN, THE DIMENNA CENTER FOR CLASSICAL MUSIC, IT SERVES THE MUSICAL COMMUNITY BY PROVIDING STATE OF THE ART FACILITIES FOR CLASSICAL MUSIC REHEARSAL, RECORDING, AND LEARNING.

THE MISSION OF MUSIC FOR ALL IS TO CREATE, PROVIDE AND EXPAND POSITIVELY LIFE-CHANGING EXPERIENCES THROUGH MUSIC.THE VISION OF MUSIC FOR ALL IS TO BE A CATALYST TO ENSURE THAT EVERY CHILD ACROSS AMERICA HAS ACCESS AND OPPORTUNITY TO PARTICIPATE IN ACTIVE MUSIC MAKING IN HIS OR HER SCHOLASTIC ENVIRONMENT. WE USE OUR RESOURCES TO PROVIDE NATIONAL PROGRAMS THAT RECOGNIZE AND SUPPORT MUSIC STUDENTS' PERFORMANCE AND SUCCESS, OFFER MUSIC EDUCATOR TRAINING AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, AND DELIVER TOOLS AND RESOURCES TO PARTICIPANTS AND THEIR COMMUNITIES THAT WILL ASSIST THEM IN SUPPORTING MUSIC EDUCATION BY PROMOTING AWARENESS OF MUSIC'S IMPACT ON STUDENT GROWTH AND ACHIEVEMENT.

The mission of Ascend Performing Arts is to further the education and growth of young people through participation in performing arts programs of the highest caliber, which promote teamwork and discipline, develop leadership skills, and enhance self-esteem.

PHANTOM REGIMENT'S VISION IS A WORLD FULL OF EMPOWERED AND PASSIONATE LEADERS. WE ACCOMPLPISH THIS THROUGH OUR MISSION: PROVIDING LIFE-CHANGING EXPERIENCES THROUGH PERFORMING ARTS EDUCATION.

TO PROVIDE MEMBERS WITH MUSICAL TRAINING AND LIFE CHANGING EDUCATIONAL AND SOCIAL EXPERIENCES THROUGH WHICH THEY GAIN REAL-WORLD LIFE SKILLS, MUSICAL TRAINING AND PERFORMANCE EXPERIENCES.

THE MIDWEST CLINIC EXISTS TO RAISE THE STANDARDS OF MUSIC EDUCATION. WE SERVE THIS MISSION BY: (1) IMPROVING THE METHODS EMPLOYED IN MUSIC EDUCATION; (2) DEVELOPING NEW TEACHING TECHNIQUES; (3) ANALYZING AND APPRAISING LITERATURE CONCERNING MUSIC EDUCATION; (4) HOLDING CLINICS, LECTURES AND DEMONSTRATIONS FOR THE BETTERMENT OF MUSIC EDUCATION; AND (5) GENERALLY ASSISTING MUSIC TEACHERS IN THE PURSUIT OF EXCELLENCE IN THEIR PROFESSION.

TO ESTABLISH CRITERIA AND STANDARDS FOR MUSICAL PERFORMANCES THAT INSURE THE MUSICAL/EDUCATIONAL INTEGRITY OF IOWA HIGH SCHOOLS ALONG WITH ADMINISTER AND REGULATE STATE-WIDE MUSICAL FESTIVALS WHICH PROVIDE MUSICAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE STUDENTS.

TO EDUCATE THE GENERAL PUBLIC AND SCHOOL CHILDREN ABOUT CLASSICAL MUSIC

CHOPS, INC. OFFERS MUSIC EDUCATION THAT TEACHES DEDICATION, COMMITMENT, CREATIVITY AND SELF-EXPRESSION TO INDIVIDUALS INTERESTED IN HIGH QUALITY, RESPECTED AND PROFESSIONAL MUSIC PERFORMANCE PROGRAMS.

TO PROMOTE AND SUPPORT PUBLIC EDUCATION THROUGH ATHLETIC ACTIVITIES.

HIGH SCHOOL BAND SUPPORT

THE RICHARDSON HIGH SCHOOL AREA BAND CLUB (RABC) IS AN ORGANIZATION OF PARTNERS AND MUSIC PROFESSIONALS DEDICATED TO ROVIDING WHAT THEY JUDGE TO BE THE BEST MUSICAL EDUCATION, COMPETITON EXPERIENCES AND HUMAN GROWTH ENVIRONMENT POSSIBLE FOR THE STUDENTS IN THE RICHARDSON HIGH SCHOOL.

TO PROMOTE COMMUNITY INTEREST IN THE HIGH SCHOOL'S BAND PROGRAM, ENCOURAGE BAND MEMBERS, PROMOTE ENTHUSIASM AND PRIDE IN BAND MEMBERSHIP

PROMOTE DUBLIN HIGH SCHOOL MUSIC PROGRAMS.

A. TO PROMOTE THE BAND PROGRAM IN THE SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY, AND TO ENCOURAGE ENTHUSIASM AND PRIDE IN BAND MEMBERSHIP.B. TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO THE BAND DIRECTORS IN SUPPORT OF THE BAND PROGRAM BY: 1) PROVIDING FUNDS FOR EXPENSES THAT ARE NOT FUNDED BY RISD; SUCH AS, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, TRIPS, SOCIAL ACTIVITIES, EQUIPMENT, AUXILIARY STAFF, CLINICIANS, AND OTHER EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES.2) PROVIDING ACCOUNTABILITY FOR BUDGETS, REVENUES, AND EXPENDITURES. ASSISTING WITH ACTIVITIES TO PERMIT THE BAND DIRECTORS TO HAVE MORE TIME TO ADMINISTER THE SCHOOLS' BAND PROGRAMS. SUCH ACTIVITIES INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO, FUNDRAISING ACTIVITIES, COLLECTING FUNDS, AND CHAPERONING.

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THE ORGANIZATION IS DEDICATED TO DEVELOPING STRING MUSICIANS OF ALL AGES AND ABILITIES, THROUGH THE PERFORMANCE OF CHAMBER MUSIC AND CHAMBER ORCHESTRA MUSIC, ASSISTED AND COACHED BY MUSIC PROFESSIONALS

PROVIDE SUPPORT TO THE HIGH SCHOOL MUSIC PROGRAM

TO PROMOTE, PRESERVE, PERPETUATE, AND ENCOURAGE THE MUSIC, CULTURE, AND HERITAGE OF COMMUNITIES IN LOUISIANA THROUGH FESTIVALS, PROGRAMS, AND OTHER CULTURAL, EDUCATIONAL, AND ECONOMIC ACTIVITIES.

New Orleans Friends of Music is dedicated to promoting the performance and appreciation of fine chamber music. The Organization has a responsibility to the community to bring music to the youth of the city and the cultivate the appreciation of classical music by an outreach program in which some of the performing ensembles give master classes or leture demonstrations at local schools and universities. also for the benefit of our audiences, before each concert a free lecture about the music is given.

THE SUNSET APOLLO MARCHING BAND & AUXILIARY (SAMBA) PARENT CLUB, IS A NON-PROFIT 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION THAT SUPPORTS ALL OF THE COMPREHENSIVE BAND AND COLORGUARD PROGRAMS AVAILABLE AT SUNSET HIGH SCHOOL. SAMBA FUND RAISES THROUGHOUT THE YEAR TO PAY FOR TRAVEL EXPENSES, ENTRY FEES, UNIFORMS SPECIALIZED PERFORMANCE INSTRUCTION, SHOW DESIGN, INSTRUMENT PURCHASE AND REPAIR, THE PURCHASE OF NEW MUSIC AND ARRANGEMENTS, AND SCHOLARSHIPS FOR STUDENTS WHO OTHERWISE WOULD BE UNABLE TO AFFORD TO PARTICIPATE.

TO ALLOW FOR CONTINUED COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT IN DEVELOPING THEIR MUSICAL SKILLS THROUGH COMPETITION. THE ORGANIZATION AIMS TO COMPETE AND WIN SHOW AWARDS.

Support and promote the South Grand Prairie High School Band program amd music education.

TO PERFORM FREE BAND MUSIC PROGRAMS FOR THE CITIZENS OF THE CEDAR VALLEY.

TO CONDUCT FUND RAISING ACTIVITIES IN ORDER TO PURCHASE MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL BAND EQUIPMENT, MUSIC SUPPLIES, BAND UNIFORMS, AND TRANSPORTATION SO THE BAND MEMBERS CAN COMPETE IN REGIONAL AND NATIONAL COMPETITIONS.

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TO ENHANCE CULTURAL LIFE AND ENGAGEMENT BY PRESENTING AND PRODUCING A WIDE RANGE OF PROGRAMMING OF THE HIGHEST ARTISTIC QUALITY, AND TO MAKE THE CONRAD PREBYS PERFORMING ARTS CENTER A VIBRANT AND INCLUSIVE HUB.

THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE ART OF MUSIC.

PERFORMING ON HISTORICAL INSTRUMENTS, APOLLO'S FIRE BRINGS TO LIFE THE MUSIC OF THE PAST FOR AUDIENCES OF TODAY, WITH PASSION. PERIOD. NAMED FOR THE ANCIENT GOD OF MUSIC, HEALING AND THE SUN, APOLLO'S FIRE, A GRAMMY-WINNING ENSEMBLE, WAS FOUNDED BY AWARD-WINNING HARPSICHORDIST AND CONDUCTOR JEANNETTE SORRELL. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES NORTHEAST OHIO, CHICAGO (THROUGH ITS WINDY CITY SERIES), NATIONAL, AND INTERNATIONAL AUDIENCES WITH PROFESSIONAL PERFORMANCES OF BAROQUE AND CLASSICAL ORCHESTRAL REPERTOIRE ON PERIOD INSTRUMENTS. APOLLO'S FIRE IS DEDICATED TO THE PERFORMANCE OF 17TH AND 18TH CENTURY MUSIC ON THE PERIOD INSTRUMENTS FOR WHICH IT WAS WRITTEN. THE ENSEMBLE UNITES A SELECT POOL OF EARLY-MUSIC SPECIALISTS FROM THROUGHOUT NORTH AMERICA, AND HAS BEEN PRAISED INTERNATIONALLY FOR STYLISTIC PERFORMANCES, CD RECORDING, TOURS, AND BROADCASTS. THROUGH ITS EDUCATION PROGRAMS, APOLLO'S FIRE EDUCATES YOUNG PEOPLE FROM DIVERSE ETHNIC BACKGROUNDS IN THE FIELD OF EARLY MUSIC.

To provide opportunities in the Santa Cruz area and to enjoy and appreciate the full spectrum of jazz music through live performance and education. We present extraordinary regional, national and international musicians and provide educational programs for all ages.

SANTA FE PRO MUSICA BRINGS TOGETHER OUTSTANDING MUSICIANS TO INSPIRE AND EDUCATE AUDIENCES OF ALL AGES THROUGH THE PERFORMANCE OF GREAT MUSIC.

BAY CHAMBER CONCERTS, INC. IS A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION WHOSE MISSION IS TO TRANSFORM LIVES THROUGH HIGH-QUALITY PROGRAMS, MUSIC EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH. THIS MISSION IS ACHIEVED BY 1. CONTINUING ITS 50-YEAR TRADITION OF PRESENTING CHAMBER MUSIC IN THE STATE OF MAINE 2. INTRODUCING AUDIENCES TO EXCELLENCE IN THE PERFORMING ARTS BY DELIVERING A DIVERSITY OF EVENTS AT A VARIETY OF VENUES 3. OFFERING VARIED AND PARTICIPATORY MUSIC EDUCATION FOR ALL AGES AND ABILITIES REGARDLESS OF FINANCIAL NEED THROUGH ITS COMMUNITY MUSIC SCHOOL 4. EXPANDING OUTREACH PROGRAMS AND COLLABORATING WITH OTHER ORGANIZATIONS 5. PROVIDING A SOUND ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE, PRUDENT FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT, AND AN ENDOWMENT SUFFICIENT TO ACCOMPLISH ITS GOALS.

THE MISSION OF RIVER CITY BRASS IS TO ENTERTAIN, EDUCATE, AND ENGAGE AUDIENCES OF ALL AGES BY SHARING AMERICAN MUSICAL CULTURE IN THE PITTSBURGH REGION, NATIONALLY, AND INTERNATIONALLY.

TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR SENIORS BY ENCOURAGING ACTIVE PARTICIPATION, INCREASING SOCIAL INTERACTION, AND SPARKING MEMORIES THROUGH PROFESSIONAL ENTERTAINMENT.

THE PERIDANCE ENSEMBLE HAS PRESENTED CHALLENGING AND INNOVATIVE DANCE IN BOTH THIS COUNTRY AND ABROAD; IN DOING SO, THE GROUP HAS FOSTERED AN APPRECIATION OF THE ARTS AND PROVIDED EDUCATION TO DIVERSE AUDIENCES. PERIDANCE PRODUCTIONS HAVE ALSO PROVIDED EDUCATION TO ADULTS AND CHILDREN WHO DANCE AND GIVEN THEM OPPORTUNITIES TO PERFORM.

MUSICAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING

THE MISSION OF THE CLEVELAND JAZZ ORCHESTRA IS TO INCREASE AWARENESS AND APPRECIATION OF JAZZ BY ENGAGING THE COMMUNITY WITH ORIGINAL MUSIC, EXCEPTIONAL PERFORMANCES, AND INSPIRATIONAL EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING.

The primary purpose of the organization is to support the Band Program at Pope High School. This is accomplished by supporting the students with respect to the study of music, fund raising activities, management of income expenses, providing adult supervision assistance to the Band Director as needed.

THE RALEIGH RINGERS, INC PROMOTES THE ART OF HANDBELL RINGING BY: PRESENTING ENTERTAINING PERFORMANCES OF ADVANCED HANDBELL MUSIC TO THE WIDEST POSSIBLE AUDIENCE; COMMISSIONING COMPOSERS TO CREATE WORKS FOR ADVANCED HANDBELL CHOIRS; SUPPORTING AND ENCOURAGING FELLOW HANDBELL MUSICIANS; AND OFFERING EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES THROUGH CLASSES AND EVENT SPONSORSHIPS.

THE MISSION OF THE OLD BRICK PLAYHOUSE IS TO ENRICH THE LIVES OF CHILDREN, YOUTH AND ADULTS IN WEST VIRGINIA BY ENGAGING THEM IN THE ARTS, TEACHING SELF EXPRESSION AND ENCOURAGING

THE WESTERN WIND DEVOTES ITSELF TO THE BEAUTY AND VARIETY OF A CAPPELLA MUSIC. THE ENSEMBLES REPERTOIRE INCLUDES RENAISSANCE MOTETS TO FIFTIES ROCK N ROLL, FROM MEDIEVAL CAROLS TO DUKE ELLINGTON, FROM COMPLEX WORKS BY AVANT-GARDE COMPOSERS TO THE SIMPLEST FOLK MELODIES.

THE ALLENTOWN BAND PRESERVES AND ADVANCES THE HERITAGE OF CONCERT BAND MUSIC BY PROVIDING QUALITY, INSPIRING PERFORMANCES AND EDUCATION IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE COMMUNITY AND BEYOND.

TO MAINTAIN THE CINEMA ARTS IN A SMALL COMMUNITY

We are dedicated to "Making History Live" for audiences across America by performing music of America's Civil War era on antique brass band instruments, and to preserve the musical heritage of that period by collecting and restoring those instruments.

Drum & Bugle Corps provide opportunity to enhance artistic performance and musical skills in youth 14-21, building character and social skills.