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 »
April 1, 2022
Anne Henry to Become First Director of Government Initiatives 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,… Read more »
December 21, 2021
WHRO highlighted Soundscapes in a December episode of Curate, a series that explores the thriving art scene in our own backyard and across America. Click the video above to watch the whole episode! The segment featuring Soundscapes begins at the 10:36 mark, and Peninsula Youth Orchestra is featured during the closing credits.
We think you’ll agree, the students and teaching artists who were interviewed did an amazing job representing the organization!
November 30, 2021
It’s time for Carver’s first concert of the year!Join us Thursday December 9th at 6 p.m. at the Crittenden Middle School Auditorium.Due to limited seating, tickets are required, but free!
April 20, 2021
Carnegie Hall’s “In Response” Concert Will Premiere Online on April 28 Newport News, VA — A song composed by students at Soundscapes will be featured in Carnegie Hall’s “In Response” Concert on Wednesday, April 28. The song, “See My Friends Again,” reflects the students’ complex emotions about the layered crises our country has faced over… Read more »
March 18, 2021
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January 11, 2021
July 11, 2020
Soundscapes Assumes Management of the 60-year-old Orchestra Group Soundscapes and Peninsula Youth Orchestra have joined to form a comprehensive music education program that will benefit students on the Peninsula from first grade through age 25. At a virtual meeting on July 11, the Board of Directors of PYO formally turned management of its program over… Read more »
July 1, 2020
September 26, 2019
In a life surrounded by music, Victor Wooten believes it is important to give back – to help other people see some of the same benefits that he has. Wooten, a Newport News native ranked by Rolling Stone as one of the 10 best bass players of all time, comes home this weekend to perform… Read more »
August 22, 2019
Grammy Award-Winning Artist Victor Wooten to Perform Newport News, VA — Local nonprofit Soundscapes is to host its first-ever Gala! This Gala is to celebrate Soundscapes’ 10th Anniversary and will include a performance by Victor Wooten. Wooten is an American bass guitarist, record producer, educator, and recipient of five Grammy Awards. He has been the… Read more »
February 1, 2019
NEWPORT NEWS, VA – Soundscapes was one of only five arts organizations in Virginia recognized with a Dominion Energy ArtStar Award for its innovative and collaborative approach to arts education. Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation presented a Shining Star award and a $10,000 grant to Soundscapes and the other winners at the Art Works for Virginia… Read more »
November 1, 2018
NEWPORT NEWS, VA – Three local venues will host concerts on three nights in November for the Music by the Pint Festival, which raises money and awareness for Soundscapes. The first two concerts of the festival include popular local bands, and the third features up-and-coming national recording artist Brandon Ray. Music by the Pint Festival… Read more »
April 11, 2018
NEWPORT NEWS — A group of students who participate in the after-school program Soundscapes will perform at the Kennedy Center on Monday. About a dozen of those who play various instruments in the program, hosted every day after school at Carver Elementary School, will join others from across the country in capping off the 2018… Read more »
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