Free Concert at the Boys & Girls Club
Contact:
Juli Draney, President
Treasure Valley Music Teachers Association
208-850-7444 • jjdra@yahoo.com
www.idahomta.org/local-tv.php
Tonya Robertson, Vice President
Treasure Valley Music Teachers Association
208-285-9120 • tonya_robertson@ymail.com
Richard Johnson, Marketing & Development Director
Boys & Girls Clubs of Ada County
208-376-4960, richard.johnson@bgclubidaho.org
www.bgclubidaho.org
Media Advisory
STUDENTS PERFORM WITH INTERNATIONALLY ACCLAIMED PIANIST FOR FREE CONCERT AT THE BOYS & GIRLS CLUB IN GARDEN CITY
* * * YOUR COVERAGE IS INVITED * * *
WHAT:
The Treasure Valley Music Teachers Association will be hosting a first-ever Music Fair May 29-30 at the Esther Simplot Academy for the Performing Arts. The Music Fair culminates in a world-class headlining concert Saturday evening at the Moseley Center Boys & Girls Club gymnasium at 6:15pm.
Internationally acclaimed concert pianist, Andrew Armstrong will be giving a recital at 7:00pm with local student musicians opening for him. Admission is free. This concert is a gift from the Treasure Valley Music Teachers Association in partnership with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Ada County.
“It is rewarding to be able to help make music accessible to all youth and families in our area. Hosting the TVMTA helps us to ensure that every child has equal access to the arts.” says Colleen Braga, Executive Director of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Ada County. “The Clubs are working hard to provide low cost activities that benefit local families”
Before the concert student musicians from around the Treasure Valley will perform in themed recitals throughout the weekend at the Simplot Academy. Recital themes include Classical, Jazz/Bluegrass, Original Composition, TV/Movies/Contemporary, and Duets. The event will feature a Jazz presentation by Justin Nielsen and ArtsWest High School, and a masterclass by concert pianist, Andrew Armstrong.
Sponsors for the event include the Treasure Valley Music Teachers Association, Dunkley Music, Brown Rental and Idaho Power. For more information and recital itineraries, visit www.idahomta.org/local-php.
WHO:
Andrew Armstrong – Internationally Acclaimed Pianist
Justin Nielsen – ArtsWest High School
WHEN:
Saturday, May 30th, 6:15 pm – 8:30 pm
WHERE:
Moseley Center Boys & Girls Club
610 E 42nd Street, Garden City, ID
About Andrew Armstrong
Praised by critics for his passionate expression and dazzling technique, pianist Andrew Armstrong has delighted audiences around the world. He has performed solo recitals and appeared with orchestras in Asia, Europe, Latin America, and the United States, including performances at Alice Tully Hall, Carnegie Hall, the Kennedy Center, the Grand Hall of the Moscow Conservatory, and Warsaw's National Philharmonic.
About the Idaho Music Teachers Association
The Idaho Music Teachers Association is a support group fostering personal and professional growth for music educators. We accomplish this through sharing our knowledge with each other, and by holding events such as our annual state conference.
About the Boys & Girls Clubs of America
Boys & Girls Clubs of America comprises a national network of nearly 4,000 neighborhood- based facilities annually serving some 3.8 million youth, primarily from disadvantaged circumstances. Known as “The Positive Place for Kids,” Clubs provide guidance-oriented programs on a daily basis for children 6 – 18 years old, conducted by full-time, professional staff. Key programs emphasize character and leadership development, educational enhancement, career preparation, health and life skills, the arts, sports, fitness, and recreation.
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