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Cello Masterclass with Timothy Eddy
Sponsored by Los Angeles Philanthropic Committee of the Arts
Ramo Recital Hall
Friday, 5 March 2010
8:15 – 10:45 pm
Bass Masterclass with Timothy Pitts
Sponsored by Los Angeles Philanthropic Committee of the Arts
United University Church
Monday, 22 March 2010
3:00 – 6:00 pm
Viola Masterclass with Roland Vamos
Sponsored by Los Angeles Philanthropic Committee of the Arts
Newman Recital Hall
Monday, 22 March 2010
7:00 – 10:00 pm
Violin Masterclass with Almita Vamos
Sponsored by Los Angeles Philanthropic Committee of the Arts
McDonald Recital Hall
Tuesday, 23 March 2010
7:00 - 9:30 pm
Violin Masterclass with Daniel Hope
Sponsored by Los Angeles Philanthropic Committee of the Arts
Newman Recital Hall
Tuesday, 6 April 2010
7:00 - 9:30 pm
All masterclasses are open to the public, and the admission is free.
Please contact Jian Wang at jianwang@usc.edu for more information
SOCIETY OF SINGERS
Challenge Grant
Society of Singers is very grateful to the ELLA FITZGERALD CHARITABLE FOUNDATION that has just offered SOS a $25,000 CHALLENGE GRANT.
As a nonprofit 501(c)(3) charitable organization, SOS is always seeking ways to raise funds that will allow us to continue our 25 year old mission.
Ella's Foundation has given SOS a challenge to raise $25,000 and the Foundation will match it dollar for dollar. Your donation will therefore be doubled and go that much further to helping someone in need. This is a tremendous opportunity for SOS to raise $50,000, but we can only get there with your help.
Here are the details...
* Any donation of $100+ will be included in the challenge & matched $ for $
* Donors of $250+ will receive a free SOS mug
* Donors of $500+ will receive a free SOS T-shirt
* Challenge donations will be acknowledged in the next issue of The Voice
* Contributions of any amount are always tax-deductible.
* Deadline for contributions is 3/1/10.
To make your donation online, please visit www.singers.org and click on "Support Us" if you would like your donation to count as a new membership. If you are already a contributing member, click our "Donate Now" button. For donations in amounts not listed or to make your contribution by phone, please call us toll-free at 818.995.7100. SOS appreciates donations in any amount.
Contributions by mail can be sent to:
Society of Singers
15456 Ventura Blvd., Ste. 304
Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
SOS is the only nonprofit devoted to helping professional singers. Singers ALWAYS give of their time and their talent.
Countless numbers of performances are donated by singers,
to benefit special causes nationwide.
When a singer needs help and has no other resources, they can turn to SOS.
And with your help, we could do a lot more.
Please join us by making a tax-deductible contribution today.
Sponsored by Assemblymember John Perez
and State Controller John Chiang
Thursday, March 4, 2010
4pm - 9pm
LA County Federation of Labor, AFL-CIO
2130 W. James M. Wood Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA
Please Call TODAY for an Appointment: 213-620-4646 (Space is Limited)
What do I bring to Prepare My Taxes?
* Social Security Card or ITIN
* W-2 Forms for all jobs worked in 2009
* All 1099 Forms for other income
* All 1098 Forms for educational expenses
* Childcare provided information: name, address and Tax ID number (if applicable)
A Scholarship Competition for Musical Theatre Students
First prize: $1,500
Second Prize: $750
Third Prize: $500
Plus honorable mention prizes
PLEASE SUBMIT:
Name
Address
Phone Number
Email Address
1 HEADSHOT AND RESUME
1 CD recording of 3 songs performed by the entrant in the following styles
1 MUSICAL THEATRE COMEDY SONG
SUCH AS: TONIGHT AT 8, GREASED LIGHTNING, PERFECT RELATIONSHIP, C'EST MOI, POPULAR
1 MUSICAL THEATRE BALLAD
1 MUSICAL THEATRE INSPIRATIONAL SONG
SUCH AS: CLIMB EVERY MOUNTAIN, YOU'LL NEVER WALK ALONE, THIS IS THE MOMENT, WHEELS OF A DREAM, ALWAYS LOOK ON THE BRIGHT SIDE OF LIFE
Include a brief written description of how the scholarship money would be used.
PLEASE MAIL SUBMISSION TO:
Skatula Musical Theatre Scholarship
4841 Alonzo Avenue, Encino, CA 91316
DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS: MARCH 31, 2010
Download & fill out application
FOLLOW UP IN PERSON AUDITIONS:
Saturday, May 1, 2010 1 – 4 P.M.
MT. OLIVE LUTHERAN CHURCH
FINAL PERFORMANCES AND AWARDING OF PRIZES:
Saturday, May 15, 2010 8 P.M.
MT. OLIVE LUTHERAN CHURCH
1343 Ocean Park, Santa Monica, CA 90405
QUESTIONS? PLEASE CONTACT: Ms. Pat Maimone 818-243-6614, patmai@juno.com
Do you like playing music for fun?
Are you learning to play a new instrument or a new piece of music?
Not afraid to PRACTICE music in an outdoor public space?
Then PUBLIC PRACTICE is for you!
DEADLINE: Apply by March 12. We encourage you to apply early!
For more information visit www.musiccenter.org.
Ralphs has partnered with numerous community organizations with their Community Contribution Program, meaning a percentage of your shopping dollars will automatically be given to the organization of your choice, all without costing you a penny. This is an easy and free way to contribute to keeping the music alive in your community! First register your Ralphs Club Card online, then follow the following steps:
1. Log onto www.ralphs.com
2. Click on "Sign In / Register"
3. Enter your email address and password
4. Click on "My Account" in the top right corner
5. Type in either of the following codes:
California Jazz Foundation: 84297
The Harmony Project: 91589
6. Click on "Save Changes"
7. Review all information shown on your account and click "Logout"
The exciting PianoArts North American Competition is June 3 – 9, 2010 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Please forward this message to colleagues and friends. Complete information is at www.PianoArts.org
The official orchestra is the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra. The renowned jury is José Feghali, concert artist and Van Cliburn Gold Medal winner; Joel Harrison, Artistic Director of the American Pianists Association; and Robert McDonald, concert pianist and teacher.
Highlights of the 2010 competition:
• Prizes of over $20,000
• PianoArts Fellowships that include training on "Engaging Audiences"
• Performances for diverse audiences and future concert engagements
• Scholarship Award to International Keyboard Institute & Festival at Mannes College of Music in New York City
The PianoArts competition for pianists, ages 15 – 20, is now a week-long event that provides more time for the contestants to work with professionals, such as noted specialists in speaking about music and engaging audiences. Each contestant will have two rehearsals with duo partners before competition recitals. New this season – finalists will rehearse their complete concerto privately with Music Director/Conductor Andrews Sill before their rehearsal with the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra, and the Finals & Awards Concert.
Important dates:
• January 29, 2010 – Application postmark deadline
• February 27, 2010 – DVD Preliminary Round submission
• June 3 through 9, 2010 – Semifinals and finals in Milwaukee
If you want to find out about possibly playing at the benefit or have additional questions, please feel free to email either Bruce or Les.
If you would to post notice of an upcoming event here,
send an e-mail or fax (323) 466-1289.