2025 has been a memorable year filled with extraordinary experiences for our students and firsts for our program! Hear from Executive Director Carol Minter, Co-founder and Program Director Rey Ramirez, and several of our students.
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6 years ago, a Soundscapes student told Another View what they loved about the program.Their answer? A place where people are welcome to come in and just have fun.Sixteen years later, we’re still making room for that. 🎶💛
🎶 Come hear the Soundscapes Performance Ensemble!Our Performance Ensemble will perform as part of the Mildred McDaniel Concert Series on Sunday, October 11, from 4–5 PM.📍 Reformation Lutheran Church13100 Warwick Blvd., Newport NewsThe concert is free and open to the public, so bring a friend and come enjoy an afternoon of live music from our talented young musicians!A special thank you to BayPort Credit Union for supporting the Performance Ensemble as this season’s sponsor. 💛🎶
⛳️ A big thank you to the Earl & Waverly Charitable Fund for joining us as a Champion Sponsor of our Rhythm & Greens Golf Tournament!We’re grateful for your generous support of Soundscapes and our young musicians. We’ll see you on the green! 🎶💛
What if learning music was also a lesson in leadership, communication, and responsibility?For Soundscapes Performance Ensemble Coach Mateo Ayala, music is the foundation. Students learn to listen to one another, solve problems together, take responsibility for their part, and support the people around them.“It is not just about music.”That’s the bigger purpose behind what happens in a Soundscapes rehearsal.#Soundscapes #MusicChangesLives #MusicEducation #YouthDevelopment #Leadership #PerformanceEnsemble
You may remember that she brought some Soundscapes students along for her Harborfest performance this summer, opening for Patti LaBelle. And that was just the beginning. 👀🎶Soundscapes students will have opportunities to:🎤 Perform alongside Roberta Lea 🎵 Learn and perform her original music💬 Learn from her experience as a professional artist✨ See what a life built around creativity can look likeAnd it all leads to the Soundscapes Gala on February 20, 2027, where Roberta will be our featured artist and receive the first-ever Soundscapes Luminary Award.We’re excited about the music, the mentorship, the performances, and most of all, what our students might discover along the way 💛
