From top left, clockwise: Music Director Stuart Malina conducting the musicians of the Harrisburg Symphony Orchestra; Eunike Tanzil participating in the Pre-Concert Lecture with Jessica Grimmer; Welcome to the Concert intermission activity featuring Director of Education Greg Woodbridge; The finale of the Cirque Goes Broadway show Pulled from reports written by Cheri Comasco, organized…
Soprano Dolores Cascarino (l) and violinist Patricia Potter (r) For over a century, The Presser Foundation has been dedicated to supporting retired music teachers, as highlighted in this blog post. In this update, we’re shining a spotlight on two of them who are still making waves in the music world. Dolores Cascarino is a noted…
2024-25 Fellow Daniel Jackson receiving his commemorative plaque from Executive Director Teresa Rodgers. By Daniel Jackson, Graduate Music Fellow As my time with The Presser Foundation has officially ended, I find it difficult to gather my final thoughts and move forward to the next chapter of my professional music career. Looking back, this Fellowship and…
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…
By Rachael Gartner, Administrative & Grants Manager When the curtain rises on a musical performance, it doesn’t just lift the spirits of those in attendance, it impacts the economy of an entire community. Beyond the price of admission, a night at the orchestra or chorus unfolds into a cascade of economic activity: the Uber driver…
By Daniel Jackson, Graduate Music Fellow On April 5th Lyric Fest, in collaboration with The Denyce Graves Foundation (DGF), presented the world premiere of several classic Italian arias and art songs reimagined by contemporary Black composers and performed by Black vocalists. The result was a marvelous display of musical talent, ingenuity, and Black excellence that…
By Abby Rolland In a year filled with significant challenges for the nonprofit sector, ranging from discussions about effectiveness to efforts surrounding diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, moments of success shine all the more brightly. When a planned collaborative concert with The President’s Own United States Marine Band faced an unexpected cancellation, young classical…
By Daniel Jackson, Graduate Music Fellow On Thursday, March 6th, I had the genuine pleasure of watching Gregory Moore and his quartet perform in Collingswood, NJ, as part of Jazz Bridge Project’s Concert Series. Founded in 2004 by Suzanne Cloud and Wendy Simon, Jazz Bridge Project focuses on presenting neighborhood concerts hosted and curated by…
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 serve…
Photo (from Top Left clockwise): The Earth Matter site; Marisa Karchin’s lecture performance at The Juilliard School; and Glass Clouds Ensemble performing at Earth Matter By Marisa Karchin Invited annually, graduate schools of music present the Presser Graduate Music Award to an outstanding graduate music student whom they select. The program is designed to encourage…