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Supporting The Arts & Arts Councils Everywhere

Volume 4 No. 29A | August 19, 2022

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Watch for a complete Arts Blast over the weekend.

Arts Blast on the Air with Willi Miller

This week's Arts Blast on the Air has Maria Sparsis from Indian River Clay talking about the annual Soup Bowl and need for volunteers; and Bob Ferreira, one of the Four Freshmen, talks about the history of the group and their new album. The Four Freshmen will be in Vero Beach in March 2023. Listen to or download the podcast now or listen on the radio — 101.7FM ON THE TREASURE COAST —Sunday evening at 7.


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In This Issue

FEATURES


TC Youth Orchestra Auditions

Pipe Organ Concert

Casting Call

Volunteers for Heathcote

Two  Concerts for Ukraine

ArtiGras

Let There Be Music

I'm Still Standing


Auditions for the Treasure Coast Youth Symphony's  2022-23 season are scheduled for August 27. 


Auditions are open to all advanced players including middle school, high school, and college grade levels. They will be held at Morningside Academy, 2180 Morningside Blvd., Port St. Lucie.


Details and requirements are online, along with application instructions.  The first rehearsal will be Sept. 12.

Casting Call from Treasure Coast Tourism Offices


The tourism offices of Indian River, St. Lucie and Martin Counties announce the launch of an open casting call to find contestants to host their “Don’t Come Here: Stories of the Treasure Coast” podcast and video series that launched in 2021. The podcast completed its first season releasing 14 episodes and garnering over 2,100 downloads, over 3,000 views on YouTube and growing. With its second season on the horizon, the offices are looking for the next great podcast host to star in the series.


“Don’t Come Here: Stories from the Treasure Coast” is a cheeky travel podcast that discusses the incredible attractions, unforgettable experiences, and diverse personalities that make Florida’s Treasure Coast so unique. Each monthly episode highlights a different topic and features colorful guest speakers from across the Treasure Coast – topics can range from family-friendly attractions to craft breweries to aquatic adventures to culinary delights. The podcast is found on major streaming platforms including Spotify, iTunes, and Google Podcasts, while video recordings of each episode are published to the official Treasure Coast YouTube channel and shared on the offices various social channels.


Think you have what it takes? Interested applicants should visit https://floridastreasurecoast.com/casting-call/ for instructions to submit applications. The casting call closes on Friday, September 16, 2022 at 5 p.m.

ARTIGRAS Seeks Artists for its Emerging Artist Program


The Palm Beach North Chamber of Commerce is calling all local artists who have never participated in an art show or festival before to apply to be part of the Emerging Artist program for the 2023 ArtiGras Fine Arts Festival presented by the Hanley Foundation.


The Emerging Artist program offers selected developing artists mentoring services, professional booth photos, and complimentary tent rental. Emerging Artist applicants should proceed in the same manner as professional artists and submit their artwork online through zapplication.orgApplications are accepted from artists in South Florida and the Treasure Coast.


ArtiGras, in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, annually attracts tens of thousands of art lovers and collectors. The two-day outdoor festival, produced by the Palm Beach North Chamber of Commerce, showcases a juried exhibition of gallery-quality art and offers a unique opportunity for visitors to interact with and purchase directly from the artists. Along with the 300 onsite artists, the 38th edition of ArtiGras, scheduled for February 18-19, 2023, will feature interactive art exhibits, children's activities, live music, youth art and recycling art competitions among other demonstrations.

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Deadline for artists to apply online for inclusion in ArtiGras is Saturday, September 26. Artists can email artists@artigras.org, call (561) 748-3942 or visit www.artigras.org for more information.

Photo:  Derek Gores designed the 2019 ArtiGras poster

Two Concerts for Ukraine

From Aaron Collins - Space Coast Symphony Orchestra:


We have added a special FREE benefit concert coming this September. The Space Coast Symphony Orchestra presents A Heart for Ukraine, celebrating the rich cultural history of Ukraine, its indomitable spirit, and also the generosity of all of us who are moved to lessen the suffering of the Ukrainian people. Ukranian clarinetist Dmitry Perevertailenko joins prominent pianist Leslie Spotz in a program featuring the music of Ukranian composers including Verbytsky, Kashyrtsev, and Skoryk. In addition, the program will highlight popular works from Chopin, Verdi, and Beethoven.


Perevertailenko is currently taking care of his parents, sister, and niece who have all fled Kharkiv, Ukraine. This concert will benefit Dmitry’s family with both current needs and relocation assistance back to Ukraine. Admission is free, but a $25 suggested donation will be accepted.


TICKET RESERVATIONS ARE NOT REQUIRED FOR THIS PROGRAM.

FIRST COME, FIRST SERVE


SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 7 PM

First Presbyterian Church of Vero Beach

520 Royal Palm Blvd, Vero Beach, FL



SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 3 PM

Eastminster Presbyterian Church

106 N Riverside Dr, Indialantic, FL


From the St. Lucie Cultural Alliance:

I’m Still Standing 

Reception

Thursday, August 25, 6 PM


The Inner Truth Project and Cultural Alliance came together to present the inaugural exhibition of I’m Still Standing, an art project that partners local artists with survivors of sexual trauma. For as long as it has existed, art has been a catalyst for societal change, healing, and uplifting others. I’m Still Standing invited the pairs to work together to create art from recycled materials, mirroring the journey of survivors of sexual assault. Join us for the closing reception before the exhibit travels to the Elliott Museum in Stuart.


Meet artists participating in I'm Still Standing 2023

and stay for the viewing of Wonder Women!

American Songbook with Dick Golden Aug. 20:


A Treasure Coast radio tradition since 1999, “The American Songbook” is heard on WQCP online and on 91.9FM Saturdays, 8 p.m.-midnight. This week, “Take Five,” with the Dave Brubeck Quartet, Ella Fitzgerald sings the music of Cole Porter and pianist Dave McKenna performs the music of Duke Ellington from Dave’s November 1989 Maybeck Recital Hall concert in Berkeley, California.

Let There Be Music Everywhere!

The Pipes are Calling


From Advent Lutheran Church:


The impressive pipe organ at Advent Lutheran Church will get a summertime workout under the skilled hands of Dr. Samuel Backman during a free public concert at 3:00 PM on Sunday, August 28th in Suntree, 7550 North Wickham Road. The Minneapolis, Minnesota-based Backman will play the A.E. Schlueter organ of 2,196 pipes in the first concert of the church's 2022-22 season, performing a program of diverse works. The audience will hear classical works by Elgar and J.S. Bach, in addition to several of Backman's own arrangements. These stylings include English Folk Song Suite by Vaughan Williams, "Litany for All Souls" by Schubert and four dances from Terpsichore by Michael Praetorius. Backman's arrangement of John Philip Sousa's rousing "The Washington Post" march will serve as the program's finale. Dr. Backman currently serves as Director of Sacred Music at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Minneapolis, Minnesota, where he chairs a multi-faceted music program across three campuses, functioning as principal organist and conductor of the Holy Cross Choir, St. Helena Singers, and Tenebrae Choir. His undergraduate, graduate and post-graduate degrees in music were obtained from Saint Olaf College (B.M.), the Yale School of Music (M.M.), and the University of Oklahoma, (D.M.A.), respectively. An active performer, Dr. Backman and has been featured as an organ recitalist for conferences hosted by the American Guild of Organists and the Church Music Association of America. He has also been featured on Pipedreams, a National Public Radio Broadcast program showcasing stirring pipe organ performances. For more information about the pipe organ concert, visit AdventBrevard.org


2022-23 Concert Series:

Oct. 30 - James Kealy, "Rising Star"

December Advent Mini Concerts:

Dec. 7 - Guest organist TBA

Dec. 14 - Guest organist TBA

Dec. 21 - Christmas Kaleidoscope

Feb. 12 -  Weston Jennings

May 7 - Josiah Armes 

CHORAL SOCIETY REHEARSALS BEGINNING IN SEPTEMBER


From the Vero Beach Choral Society:


The Vero Beach Choral Society will kick off their 2022-2023 performance season with rehearsals beginning on September 12, 2022, from 7:00pm to 8:30pm in the Sanctuary at First Presbyterian Church of Vero Beach. This auditioned group of high-quality singers is currently looking for vocalists to join and already has concerts planned for December and April. Artistic Director Dr. Jacob Craig has scheduled a performance of “Gloria” by Antonio Vivaldi for December 13 and 14, in a collaboration alongside the First Presbyterian Church Chancel and Youth Choirs, and Symphonic Orchestra. They will also be joined by the Vero Beach High School Symphonic Orchestra. 


Currently, the Choral Society is in need of vocalists in both Tenor and Alto ranges. Anyone who can read music and has experience singing in a vocal ensemble is welcomed to join the group by audition. “Open auditions will consist of each singer singing a chromatic scale up and down acapella,” Craig said. “… we are looking to grow this group considerably and welcome all to come and join!” Visit the group’s website, www.VeroBeachChoralSociety.org, and click on “Audition” to apply. There is a $100 annual membership fee that covers operational costs for the group.


The Vero Beach Choral Society also offers a scholarship competition open to Indian River County’s graduating High School seniors and current Indian River State College students. 


The Vero Beach Choral Society has been making beautiful choral music and thrilling audiences since its formation in 1984. It is an auditioned, community-based, and intergenerational ensemble that performs choral art music from the Renaissance through the 21st century. From concerts in Europe to the prestigious Carnegie Hall, the VBCS has continued to grow and outperform itself, as it remains committed to making a difference through its music. The Choral Society tagline encapsulates the reason for its very existence: enriching the community with music, education and inspiration.

For more information, please contact Joanne Alexander at joannevbcs@gmail.com, or call (305) 797-7177.

21 Years and Counting


From the Treasure Coast Chorale:


The Board of Directors and Music Director Dr. Michael Carter have announced that a full three-concert schedule is ready for the 2022-2023 season. This music group, now into its 21st year in Vero Beach, had been in hiatus for two years, returning to First Baptist Church in Vero Beach last spring. The first rehearsal has been called for Monday, September 12 at 7 p.m. No audition is required to join the chorale but Dr. Carter will work with each new singer to determine where they fit into the four-part harmony traditional to our selections.


Treasure Coast Chorale specializes in themed concerts. For example, this year's Memorial Day performance was "God Bless America" featuring patriotic songs, a salute to the armed forces, the Festival Brass Quartet, and "The Dolls" singing "Boogie, Woogie Bugle Boy" in the style of the Andrews sisters. 


In April, 2022, the selections were inspirational:  You'll Never Walk Alone, You Raise Me Up, and You've Got A Friend. Other popular concerts included Let Music Live and Goin Home in 2019, celebrating Vero's 100th Anniversary, and When You Wish Upon A Star with soloist Jon Bell, Director of the Hallstrom Planeterium in 2018. Irish music and songs from Disney movies have also found a place in our repertoire over the years. This group of music lovers also forms the core of the annual performance in Vero of Handel's Messiah held just before Christmas for over 50 years and open to all interested local singers.


Coming in 2022-23:


Nov. 6 - "Let's Dance" - the chorale's songs will be accompanied by professional dancers

March 12 - "Food, Glorious Food" - chorale members will sing about food and perhaps enjoy eating with the audience

May 7 - "All That Jazz" with some of our local and professional jazz groups as guests. 


There is an annual fee of $60 and women must purchase a special costume. Our men look very elegant in their tuxedos.

All concerts are held at the First Baptist Church, 2206 16th Avenue, Vero Beach at 4 p.m. in the afternoon. Doors will open at 3 p.m. for early seating and all concerts are free with no tickets required. A donation will be requested during the concert.


Anyone who has some experience with choral or choir singing and enjoys the style of music that we offer is welcome to come to a rehearsal on Monday, September 12 at 7 pm at First Baptist Church. Please call Dr. Michael Carter at 772-567-4341 or Sally at 772-231-3498 for directions and informational detail as to the meeting place. We are looking forward to a spectacular year and hope that many of you will join us!

American Songbook

​with Dick Golden

Saturday 

​8 p.m. - midnight

on NPR affiliate WQCS/WQCP

Bookmark On the Calendar at WilliMiller.com for frequent updates. Calls for Artists, Auditions, & Volunteers are now online.


Catch up with events at Willi Miller's Arts Blast on Facebook and pick up some laughs and interesting info on the Willi Miller's Arts Blast Extras page. And now there's a Facebook Arts Blast on the Air!

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