The Virginian Pilot Article: More than 200 youth musicians performing free concert in Newport News

May 6, 2025

WHRO Article: Building a Community Through Music

May 6, 2025

https://www.whro.org/arts-culture/2025-05-01/building-a-community-through-music-soundscapes-students-perform-at-cnu

Featured on “Making a Mark”

February 26, 2025

Soundscapes was featured in February 26’s 13News Now – WVEC “Making a Mark” segments with the amazing and talented Ashley Smith! Check it out at https://www.13newsnow.com/…/291-580b3849-2ac1-4a7a-8ced…

Peninsula Youth Jazz Band featured on WTKR

January 31, 2025

2024 Year in Review

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.

TRADOC Collab on the News

December 4, 2024

Check out co-founder Reynaldo Ramirez and TRADOC Band‘s Sgt. Bridget Olenik on the news.

Gala a Great Success

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 »

ROSIE’S HAMPTON INVESTS IN COMMUNITY THROUGH ROSIE’S GIVES BACK PROGRAM

October 10, 2024

Find HERE the press release from Rosie’s Hampton on community contributions to organizations including Soundscapes.

Soundscapes on the Hampton Roads Show

October 8, 2024

Did you see Reynaldo and Sara on the Hampton Roads Show? Check it out here:

Soundscapes on Coast Live

October 2, 2024

Did you catch Reynaldo and Sara on WTKR’s Coast Live? Check it out below!

Soundscapes Names Paul Sanho Kim New Concert Director

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 »

End of PYO’s Season & Awards

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 »

Carol writes for Inside Business

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.

Catina & Sara on 13News Now

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!

Carol Minter on The Hampton Roads Show

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/

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