Photo of the Branford Marsalis Quartet (top) and the Zellerbach Theater at Penn Live Arts (bottom) By Jeremy Jefferson, Graduate Music Fellow Penn Live Arts As someone new to living in Philadelphia, I love exploring different areas of the city. Needless to say, I thoroughly enjoyed emerging from the L on to the University of…
The Presser Foundation Announces More Than $200,000 in Special Project Grants for Music OrganizationsThe Presser Foundation is pleased to announce new Special Projects single-year and multi-year grants, totaling $201,735 to 25 music organizations. This investment underscores the Foundation’s commitment to fostering resilience and supporting new music organizations in Greater Philadelphia. This year’s grants include two…
One hundred years ago, the remarkable, innovative, and generous Theodore Presser passed away. The music educator and publisher first made his philanthropic mark on the music community in Philadelphia with the construction of the Presser Home for Retired Music Teachers. The Home offered a sanctuary for retired music teachers without financial means to live out…
This is one in a series of blog posts featuring each member of The Presser Foundation’s Board and Committee. These individuals come from a variety of backgrounds and experiences but have one trait in common—they love music. Keep an eye out for the series to learn more about each member, their background, and why they…
Photos from Dido and Aeneas, courtesy of Delaware Valley Opera Company. By Jeremy Jefferson, Graduate Music Fellow Hello! My name is Jeremy Jefferson, and I’m the 2025-26 Graduate Music Fellow at the Presser Foundation. I graduated with my master’s degree in Viola Performance from Lynn University this past spring, and I recently started studying for…