December 23, 2024
Executive Director Carol Minter and Program Director Reynaldo Ramirez share exciting highlights from 2024 in this insightful video. From program successes to new initiatives, they reflect on the achievements of the past year and look ahead to the future, offering a glimpse into the organization’s growth and continued commitment to making a lasting impact.
December 4, 2024
Check out co-founder Reynaldo Ramirez and TRADOC Band‘s Sgt. Bridget Olenik on the news.
October 16, 2024
Debuted at the 2024 Soundscapes Gala, this video features parents of Soundscapes’ alumni and current students sharing their experiences with the program.
October 12, 2024
A big thanks to everyone who supported the Gala–you made the event extraordinary! A special thanks to our Presenting Sponsor, Anne Henry, Soundscapes co-founder and board member, along with her sons Ned and Jupiter. We couldn’t have done this without you! If you missed the event, don’t worry, you can watch the live stream on our YouTube… Read more »
October 10, 2024
Find HERE the press release from Rosie’s Hampton on community contributions to organizations including Soundscapes.
October 8, 2024
Did you see Reynaldo and Sara on the Hampton Roads Show? Check it out here:
October 2, 2024
Did you catch Reynaldo and Sara on WTKR’s Coast Live? Check it out below!
August 19, 2024
Larger Performance Space for 2024-25 Season Opens 30 New Spots; Auditions Now Open Newport News, VA — August 6, 2024 — Soundscapes, a nonprofit organization that provides immersive, engaging, music-making, and ensemble performance opportunities for young people, has named conductor, composer, and violinist Paul Sanho Kim as the concert director for the Peninsula Youth Orchestra (PYO) — an… Read more »
May 20, 2024
What a way to end the season for the Peninsula Youth Orchestra! On Sunday, May 19th, PYO held an amazing concert featuring songs from around the globe and student compositions. Felix Burnsed was presented with the Citizen Artist Award and Tyler Pickett was recognized for his 10 years of participation with Soundscapes. Several other students… Read more »
February 28, 2024
February 19, 2024
Calling all businesses: In case you missed it, our Executive Director Carol Minter was recently featured in Inside Business. She shares why your business should take the LEAP and support the local arts community.
February 6, 2024
Leap on over to 13News Now – WVEC right now as Communications Specialist Catina Billups and Development Director Sara Balgoyen share more about our Leap for Soundscapes campaign!
January 3, 2024
Our Executive Director Carol Minter is on the Hampton Roads Show to sharing how music changes lives. Watch the segment at https://www.wavy.com/hr-show/community-connection/community-connection-soundscapes-provides-empowering-music-education/
December 20, 2023
Rey Ramirez and Carol Minter share highlights from the 2023 calendar year.
November 28, 2023
La Vida is a PYO student composition reflecting the realities, challenges, and joys of growing up and beginning to face new responsibilities.
The Process: In January of 2023, the Peninsula Youth Orchestra Symphony Orchestra worked with Soundscapes Creative Content Manager Joe Hamm to collectively compose a piece of music. Students learned to and were guided to build a subject theme, determine an instrumentation, write words, and compose instrumental melodies. These elements were assembled over the course of five weeks for a total of about 6 total hours of instructional time including rehearsal.
Teaching Artist Team:
Joe Hamm
Westley Benson
Suzanne Warner
Rey Ramirez
A collective composition project of the Peninsula Youth Orchestra.
