With two significant collaborations, eight concerts, three youth outreach events, and two major fundraisers in the works, the first half of 2012 is shaping up to be one of Arts Umbrella's best and busiest times ever! See below for a listing of our exciting 2012 highlights. We hope to see you at these events and wish you a happy and healthy 2012!

February

21st:
North Eugene String Academy 1 Concert, 7pm, Madison Middle School

23rd:
South Eugene String Academy 1 & 2 Concert, 7pm, ATA

28th:
Eugene Youth Symphony Symphonic Safari, 10am and 12:30pm, SEHS Auditorium

Join the Youth Symphony as they entertain more than 1500 3rd and 4th grade students at two outreach concerts designed to interest children in learning to play an instrument.

April

6th:
Opening reception for "Variations: Art Expressing Music," 6-8pm, Maude Kerns Art Center

Arts Umbrella is thrilled to be teaming up with the Maude Kerns Art Center to bring you the "Variations" art exhibit. Featuring music-themed pieces from local and national artists, this art show runs through early-May and mutually benefits both AU and Maude Kerns.

24th:
Midori week begins!

Starting on April 24th, Arts Umbrella and the Eugene Symphony host the Midori Orchestra Residencies Program, a week-long project designed to strengthen the relationship between Eugene's Youth Symphony and professional Symphony Orchestra. During the week, famed violinist, Midori Goto, will work with and perform alongside AU students, perform with the Eugene Symphony, visit our art show, and much more!

25th:
Midori Master Class w/ Eugene Youth Symphony and U of O student musicians

27th:
"Variations" Fundraising event featuring Beta Collide and a special appearance by Midori Goto, 5-8pm, Maude Kerns Art Center

A fundraiser for Arts Umbrella and the Maude Kerns Art Center, the "Variations" event features a 45-minute set of music by the leading new-edge music ensemble, Beta Collide. Called "sensational" by NPR music critic, Tom Manoff, Beta Collide shows are like nothing you've ever seen. Come early to meet Midori Goto! Stick around to view the art and the art-themed silent auction.

28th:
Midori Super Strings Performance, 4pm, Hult Center

Featuring Midori with the Eugene Youth Symphony, as well as pieces by the Douglas County Youth Orchestra and the Corvallis Youth Symphony. Fun for the whole family!


May

15th:
North Eugene String Academy 1 Concert, 7pm, Madison Middle School

17th:
South Eugene String Academy Concert, 7pm, ATA

22nd-24th:
Arts Umbrella Silent Auction, 6pm each night, SEHS Auditorium Lobby

One of AU's largest fundraisers of the year, the AU Silent Auction takes place three nights in a row before and during intermission of our three year-end concerts. Come each night to view different items!

22nd:
String Academy 2/Little Symphony Spring Concert, 7:30pm, SEHS Auditorium

23rd:
Junior Orchestra Spring Concert, 7:30pm, SEHS Auditorium

24th:
Eugene Youth Symphony Spring Concert featuring Liam Wong, 7:30pm, SEHS Auditorium

29th-31st:
Youth Orchestra Auditions


June

TBA: AU Summer Camps Begin

 

Join Arts Umbrella and the Maude Kerns Art Center in a music-themed art fundraiser and exhibit running through the month of April at the MKAC Gallery. The exhibit, titled 'Variations - Art Expressing Music', will feature artwork from local and national artists, and will also incorporate artwork created by using broken and unusable instruments from the Arts Umbrella inventory. Several events will be held throughout the five-week exhibit including an April 6th opening reception (open to all!) and an April 27th ticketed fundraising event that includes live music from the icredible Beta Collide, food, a silent auction, and an appearance by famed violinist, Midori. Please stay posted to our website and FB page for more details as this event unfolds. Special thanks to our exhibit partners, the Maude Kerns Arts Center, for helping make this vision a reality!

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On Tuesday, August 23, Arts Umbrella announced the naming of Nancy Golden as chair of the organization’s 2011-2012 HeartStrings fundraising campaign. An award-winning educator and superintendent of the Springfield School District, Golden is a passionate supporter of arts education. Dr. Golden, along with the Arts Umbrella Board of Directors and staff, kicked off the HeartStrings campaign at a Tuesday night opening event; a concert featuring the Amelia Piano Trio. The Trio incloudes Anthea Kreston on violin, Youth Symphony conductor Jason Duckles on cello, and U of O Profressor Emeritus Victor Steinhardt on piano.

“I think it’s really easy to see why I want to be the chair this year,” Dr. Golden said to an audience of around 60 at the Tuesday night concert, “I know that arts matters to our students and that Arts Umbrella is the perfect partner to ensure that our students – all our students – get an opportunity to really gain the skills for a wonderful life and be competitive when they go on to consider their careers.” 

Arts Umbrella’s HeartStrings campaign helps the organization maintain, improve, and enhance its current programs, while providing the organization with opportunities to implement new programs to meet the growing needs of the community.

 

In April 2012, famed violinist, Midori Goto, will visit Eugene as part of her Orchestras Residencies Program. Arts Umbrella is thrilled to announce that, as a part of her stay in Eugene, Midori will work with Arts Umbrella orchestras and String Academies in several capacities; from holding Q&A sessions and hosting master classes to visiting String Academies and leading sectionals with the Youth Symphony. Please stay tuned to AU's website and Facebook page for more details on Midori's upcoming work with Arts Umbrella students. We are thrilled to be able to offer this opportunity to our 2011-2012 orchestra students and look forward to a wonderful week with Midori!

We are currently collecting donations to help support this project. If you would like to know more about or donate to the Midori week project, please contact Julie at 541-484-0473 or julie@artsumbrellausa.org.

 

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