Centering youth voice

By Teresa Rodgers and Abby Rolland It’s easy to be inspired when you work in philanthropy. At The Presser Foundation, we work with hundreds of music organizations dedicated to music performance, music presentation, and music education. Every one of these organizations sees music as a way to connect, to inspire, to serve, and to bridge…

Music at the libraries

Pictured: The Renaissance Sextuplet  By Abby Rolland One of the best parts about working at The Presser Foundation is the opportunity to attend music performances by our grantee partners. The variety of types of music shared, the artists who perform, the wonderful venues – each and every performance is an opportunity to discover more music.…

A Tour of Regional Orchestras: Part II

From top, clockwise: Princeton Symphony Orchestra, Delaware Symphony Orchestra, Lancaster Symphony Orchestra By Baker Purdon A symphony orchestra is a shapeshifting ensemble capable of transporting listeners through time, space, and emotion. Comprising a large group of musicians playing a variety of instruments (including strings, woodwinds, brass, percussion, and more), symphony orchestras are known for their…