Rey Ramirez and Carol Minter share highlights from the 2023 calendar year.
End of Year 2023
December 20, 2023
Category: News
Hampton Roads Perspectives
November 26, 2023
Executive Director Carol Minter was interviewed for Audacy’s Hampton Roads Perspective show. It as broadcast on RNB957, Z104fans, 2WDRadio, and 949ThePoint beginining at 6 a.m.!Z-104 at 6 a.m.94.9 The Point at 6:30 a.m.95-7 R&B at 7 a.m.2WD 101.3 at 7:30 a.m.
Carol Minter on 13NewsNow
November 21, 2023
Carol had a great time telling Bethany Reese and all the 13News Now – WVEC viewers about the upcoming Peninsula Youth Orchestra concert during November 21st’s noon broadcast! If you missed it, you can watch the video on the 13NewsNow page: https://www.13newsnow.com/…/291-5bc66c48-bf81-4da1-a8d7…
Newsletter Archive
October 25, 2023
Access the last 10 newsletters here. If you’d like to see an older newsletter, email contact@soundscapeshr.org
Soundscapes on Focal Point
October 12, 2023
If you missed seeing Soundscapes on Focal Point on October 13th, it’s not too late to catch it online! See the full episode on Music in Virginia, then watch the extended interview about Soundscapes.
Featured in Peninsula Chronicle
July 6, 2023
Did you see this Peninsula Chronicle article about the #BofAStudentLeaders program from Bank of America? We’re so glad to have Aaron with us this summer! https:/peninsulachronicle.com/2023/06/30/peninsula-high-school-students-honored-as-bank-of-america-student-leaders
“I Hear Mama’s Voice” with the Peninsula Youth Orchestra
May 31, 2023
Blues legend Bobby BlackHat joins the Peninsula Youth Orchestra on stage to perform his original song “I Hear Mama’s Voice” at the American Theater in Hampton, Virginia.
Written by Bobby BlackHat Arranged by Hamed Barbarji Edited by Rebecca Brown Orchestra Conducted by Rey Ramirez
Give Local 757 2022
April 26, 2023
We’re so thankful for everyone who supported our students through #GiveLocal757 this year!Thanks to you, more than $3000 was added to the Yaffa Howell Music Fund to support our graduating seniors!Check out these behind the scenes exclusives from the LIVE news broadcast yesterday on 13NewsNow WVEC!
Teal Table Talks Episode 3: Congressman Bobby Scott
April 4, 2023
Congressman Bobby Scott joins Carol at the traveling teal table for a conversation at The American Theatre in Hampton, just before a Peninsula Youth Orchestra concert. Hear the big announcement Congressman Scott made during the concert and find out what it means for the future of Soundscapes! Join us for an in-depth and behind-the-scenes look at Soundscapes and the community it serves. Soundscapes is a nonprofit organization in Newport News, Virginia that uses music education and performance to strengthen social, emotional, creative, and critical thinking skills in young people from early elementary school through age 25. Programming is provided for free or on a sliding scale, making the benefits of music accessible to all. Learn more at soundscapes.org.
Federal Funding
March 26, 2023
Where were you when you heard the news? We are beyond excited to announce $677,000 in federal funding, sponsored by Congressman Bobby Scott, to prepare Soundscapes for expansion! We’ll be sharing more information soon!
Thomas Wilkins Visits Soundscapes
October 31, 2022
The great Meastro Thomas Wilkins (Principal Guest Conductor of the Virginia Symphony Orchestra, Principal Conductor of the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra, and Artistic Advisor for Education and Community Engagement for the Boston Symphony Orchestra) visited Soundscapes today. He started out by listening to our Performance Quintet, joined in our Bucket Band, visited our Level 2 classes, and conducted our full orchestra.
International award-winning musicians to play at Soundscapes Gala
September 16, 2022
Award-winning musical group Ensamble 7/4 will bring their unique blend of Venezuelan folk music, Latin American music, and jazz to Newport News on October 1 at the Soundscapes Gala. The Gala, which will be held at 6 p.m. at the Newport News Marriott at City Center, will raise funds to support the student musicians of… Read more »
Soundscapes to Expand and Enhance Programs
August 10, 2022
City of Newport News Awards $65,000 to Soundscapes to Prevent Gun Violence Soundscapes will provide its music education services for more middle and high school students with grant funding from the City of Newport News. Soundscapes was one of 19 local organizations to receive funds from the City as part of their new Gun Violence Intervention Program. Soundscapes… Read more »
Citizen Artist Award Presentation – Lance Fox
May 26, 2022
In this video recorded from the audience during the finale of Peninsula Youth Orchestra’s 62nd Season, we see the presentation of Soundscapes’ first-ever Citizen Artist Award to Lance Fox for exemplifying the values of Soundscapes.
Soundscapes Students Giving Free Concert at Ferguson Center
April 19, 2022
Soundscapes Co-founder and Executive Director Anne Henry will be moving into the new position of director of government initiatives beginning May 1. After leading the organization from a small start-up with just 40 students to a thriving nonprofit that has reached more than 1,400 students since 2009, she is ready for a new challenge. As… Read more »
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🎶 When you golf with us, you help young musicians thrive.![]()
Rhythm & Greens returns October 13—a tournament that’s more than a game. Proceeds directly support Soundscapes students and their access to life-changing music education.![]()
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🎶 Exciting things are happening at the Supernova International Ska Festival! 🎶![]()
Check out this great WHRO Public Media article (link below) for another reason you won’t want to miss it—then be sure to stop by our booth while you’re there! 💚![]()
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💚 Happy Monday, Soundscapes friends! 💚![]()
A new week means new chances to learn, grow, and make joyful noise together. 🎶 Here’s to starting the week on the right note!![]()
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#MondayMotivation #MusicMonday #Soundscapes
⛳️ Fall is the perfect season for golf—and giving back!![]()
Join us on Monday, October 13 for Rhythm & Greens, a day on the green that supports Soundscapes’ mission of transforming lives through music.![]()
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