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Newsletter Fall 2011
We had a great year last year. Over 5000 students and teachers participated
in NCAFA&E school programs in 2010-2011. Over $16,000 was spent
to bring concerts and other art opportunities to the communities
and schools in Clinton, Shirley, Fairfield Bay, Bee Branch ,Concord,
Greers Ferry and Quitman. All programs are free for participants.
Funding is provided by matching grants received from the Arkansas
Arts Council, a partner agency from the National Endowment for the
arts and loyal supporters of the arts. Become an NCAFA&E Program
Builder, Patron, Supporter, Friend or make a donation of any amount
to help bring the arts to these communities. NCAFA&E is an all
volunteer group so every penny helps make art opportunities available
to area students and adults. Your donations are tax deductible.
Last year the board discontinued memberships and ticket fees resulting
in increased attendance at the concerts. Donations to NCAFA&E
broaden the impact of the Arts in North Central Arkansas.
In 2010-2011 six educational programs went to schools in Clinton,
Shirley, Bee Branch, Concord, Greers Ferry, and Quitman. Programs
included David Burgess, Holiday Puppets' Sue Pico, Stas' Productions,
Tell A Tale Children's Theater and Toucam Jam. 2011-2012 education
programs include the Art Mobile, from the Arkansas Art Center, Tell
A Tale "Christmas Carol" at Clinton School on December14.,
Cleveland Trio on September 16. Other requested programs will be
provided as funding permits.
Our first concert will be the Cleveland Trio at the Kirk of Hills
on September 18 at 3 PM, 250 Dave Creek Parkway, Fairfield Bay.
This exciting threesome has been a virtual pioneer in the world
of chamber music. Stephen Warner on violin, Carolyn Gadiel Warner
on piano and violin and James Umble on saxophone use their unusual
combination to produce a totally unique musical experience. Their
repertoire consist of traditional, familiar classical as well as
folk, ethnic, avant-garde and jazz.
A Sunday afternoon with the Bob Boyd Sounds on October 9th at 3
PM playing at the Lions Club on Dave Creek Parkway, Fairfield Bay.
Four musicians who have spent a lifetime entertaining and performing
educational concerts of music from the Big Band Swing and Sinatra
era to the music of Stevie wonder and Ray Charles. Solos, four part
harmonies and tales of their musical history provide an afternoon
of pure delight. The diverse and fast moving program will have you
tapping your feet and wanting more.
Tatiana Roitman Mann and David Gerstein will be at the Kirk of Hills
on Sunday, November 6 at 3 PM. Tatiana has appeared as a pianist
soloist across North America and Europe and this summer in Australia.
David is principle cellist with the Arkansas Symphony Orchestra.
They bring prestigious international experience to the concert stage
with their love of classic chamber music alongside less frequently
heard modern works. Their performance may include such composers
as Gershwin, Chopin, Mozart, and perhaps Duarte-Lopez. They have
played in many venues together and have attended the same schools
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In the Spring, we will be going to Clinton and Shirley. We hope
to have some big surprises for you.
Thank you for your support and participation. We can always use
volunteers and ideas.
Lea Berry
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