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 »
April 5, 2018
NEWPORT NEWS, VA – Students from Newport News will perform at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C. on April 16. The student musicians are part of Soundscapes, one of a select group of music education programs invited to perform together at the 2018 Kennedy Center Arts Summit. “Every musician… Read more »
December 11, 2016
Enjoy this feature interview with Co-Founders Rey Ramirez and Anne Henry and performance by Cherrie and Nevaeh!
