Traditional musical instruments will take on a new look and sound when students from the Recycled Orchestra of Cateura, Paraguay, come to The Steward School on Wednesday, November 14.The orchestra’s…
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Reach high, think big, work hard, have fun! That’s exactly what the Imagination Movers have done and what they encourage kids around the world to do with their lives.Interactive, fun,…
Most people think of fall as football season, but band directors refer to this time of year as marching band season.“Starting sometime in middle to late September, high school marching…
Grammy award winner Jason Mraz loves being a big kid on stage, and that’s what his continuing participation in SPARC’s LIVE ART program allows him to do.“It’s a way for…
Virtuoso Charles Overton didn’t find the harp. It found him. It’s such a warm instrument. You can feel the vibrations as you play. They reverberate through you,” says the talented…
Strings teacher Jim Thomas knows firsthand how much Chimborazo Elementary and other East End elementary schools need string instruments for their students. “There’s always a need, especially here,” he says.Thanks…
Daniel Durston grew up with parents who were obsessed with Elvis Presley. The family would often travel to Las Vegas to watch shows featuring Elvis impersonators.“My mom was a real…
As she rehearsed for Celtic Woman’s Homecoming live show, singer Susan McFadden reflects on why she was eager to join the four-woman group in 2012. “The main reason I was…
This year marks the fifth biennial Genworth Lights Up! Youth Open House, hosted by Richmond Performing Arts Alliance. Janet Starke, the organization’s executive director, is excited about the new offerings…
Steve Landes’ fascination with The Beatles started when he was ten years old. His parents and older sisters were huge fans and had memories of when The Beatles first appeared…
Billy Dye hopes his celebration Songs from the Soul will prompt conversations about the musical contributions of African Americans. The tribute features a chronological look at African American music through…
The opposing player crouched in the team huddle during a timeout, trying desperately to hear the coach call the next play. But the noise was deafening.The Siegel Center crowd was…
