Grantee Database
MUSIC AT THE MISSION
Grant Year
2017-18
Grant Program
Arts Education - Artists in Schools
Award Amount
$4,250.00
Project Description
With support from the California Arts Council, Music at the Mission Artist Residencies will deliver new strong standards-based music curriculum to two schools in Fremont. Teaching Artists show music students classical music composition techniques to create a new piece, mentoring them through the process, enhancing their technical abilities for learning that piece, then assisting their teachers in preparing students for a side-by-side performance with Teaching Artists at a school assembly.
Organization Summary
Music at the Mission’s 16-member ensemble of musicians from the San Francisco Bay Area comprise Music at the Mission Chamber Players, who perform in ensembles of various sizes with guest artists. We create innovative chamber music experiences for audiences with opportunities to interact with musicians. Our season programs include:
— 3 Evening Concerts in Old Mission San Jose
— 2 Salon Series Performances in homes
— Free Community Mini-Concert in a non-traditional setting
— 4-6 Outreach Performances Project lecture-demonstrations in schools
— Artists residency program for 2 Fremont schools (Artists in Schools Program)
— Student ChamberFest summer intensive for young musicians
— Commission and premiere a new work every 2 seasons
Organization
MUSIC AT THE MISSION
Address
43326 Mission Circle
FREMONT
94539-5898
County
Alameda
Region
Bay Area – Other
Phone
(510) 247-1582
Congressional District
District 17
State Assembly District
District 25
State Senate District
District 10
