Grantee Database
VOENA
Grant Year
2023-24
Grant Program
Impact Projects
Award Amount
$21,250.00
Project Description
With support from the California Arts Council, VOENA will expand representation of diversity of artists and art forms by collaborating with Richard Sherwood, creator of the Drumdala, a fusion of acoustic and tonal drums inspired by African, Indian, Asian and Middle Eastern drumming traditions. Our combined vision is to:
– recognize and showcase the uniqueness of this art form and its contribution to cultural, historic and artistic relevance
– stimulate children’s curiosity, expose them to new concepts and advancing their music skills through hands-on workshops conducted by Mr. Sherwood , VOENA’s Executive Director and Teaching Artists
– design and deliver a culturally relevant and impactful performance
– expose children and audiences to the power of collaborations
VOENA has an impressive track record of such collaborations and welcomes the opportunity to revitalize its efforts with an artist of Mr. Sherwood’s caliber.
Organization Summary
VOENA children’s choir was founded in 1994 to fill a gap in public schools for music education. What began with a dozen children has since grown into a world-renowned children’s choir with 125 to 150 members ages 4 to 18 representing a diverse range of cultural backgrounds. With its home base in Benicia, VOENA serves members from throughout the North San Francisco Bay region.
The four major areas of musical programing include: 1. Ongoing vocal music training and development of choir members through regular rehearsals and lessons; 2. public performances and global tours, 3. VOENA in the Schools (VIS) programs; 4. need-based scholarships so no child is excluded due to inability to pay.
Organization
VOENA
Address
260 SEMPLE XING
BENICIA
94510-3135
County
Solano
Region
Capital
Phone
(707) 751-1515
Congressional District
District 5
State Assembly District
District 14
State Senate District
District 3
