Monday, May 24, 2010

Grace Stumberg CD Release: Babeville: June 7, 2010

On June 7, 2010 from 7-9pm,  at Ani DiFranco's Ninth Ward @ Babeville, 341 Delaware Avenue @Tupper, Buffalo NY, musicians are gathering for Grace Stumbergs CD release party in conjunction to support the Food Bank of Western New York.  $13 includes admission and a $3 donation to The Food Bank. 


Singer/Songwriter Grace Stumberg, has performed with: 

guitarists Matt Stachowiak of Blackest Red, Professor Richard Strauss, as well as Vocalist Adrienne-Tworek-Gryta and mentor, Bob James.  Presently, Grace is involved with 
the Music In Action Program (Robby Takac, Goo Goo Dolls, and Buffalo Music Hall Of Fame inductee, Bob James.)  Grace gives songwriter workshops and tips to the students. For her accomplishments in helping to change the world, see her website HERE



The Food Bank of WNY distributes food to member agencies that have serviced record numbers of families in need.  The Food Bank of Western New York distributes over 1 million pounds of food per month to over 400 agencies throughout Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Erie and Niagara Counties.  Over 96,000 individuals rely their support, 39% are children and 11% are seniors.  The Food Bank strives to procure more nutritional foods for our agencies while making available educational materials on the importance of a healthy diet.  They seek out ways to address hunger issues in the hope of one day wiping food insecurity off the map.  For more information go HERE

Honored and special guests in this event include:  


•  Noa Bursie 


•  Dee Adams  

For more information:  Bob James, Creative Director http://www.studentvoices.orgor 716.912.6656.

Every dollar raised stays in WNY and is used to sustain programs and services. Hunger is an issue 365 days a year.  
  

Wednesday, May 5, 2010

Buffalo Select Chorus on Buffalo Place for May 26 with Joseph Wooten

Buffalo Select Chorus, with national recording artist Joseph Wooten, will perform their 5th Annual Concert on Wednesday, May 26th at 7:30 p.m. at Asbury Hall at Babeville.  The concert and reception to follow is free and open-to-the-public.  The evening is a mixed musical repertoire of local musicians and the supremely talented Buffalo Select Chorus under the direction and guidance of Musical Director, Linda Lombardo Appleby.

Buffalo Select Chorus is the only chorus made up of Buffalo high school students, with nine different schools represented.  The Chorus is a talented, dynamic group that has persevered despite challenges for funding in the arts in the Buffalo schools.  The Chorus has grown exponentially over several years and in partnership with the Righteous Babe Foundation, will continue its mission to provide a venue for Buffalo High School students to expand their vocal skills while offering actual performance experience under the tutelage of certified music teachers and professional musicians.  This program of excellence will also be saying goodbye to many graduating seniors.

Buffalo Select Chorus can be heard rehearsing every Monday night at Asbury Hall and their annual concert is not one to miss.  To donate, purchase a CD or for more information search HERE on facebook for Buffalo Select Chorus.  Abury Hall at Babeville is located at 341 Delaware Avenue.

Read on Buffalo Place HERE 

Buffalo Select Chorus/Joseph Wooten: Live at Asbury Hall: May 26



Buffalo Select Chorus, with national recording artist Joseph Wooten, perform their 5th Annual Concert May 26 at 7PM LIVE at Asbury Hall at Babeville. The concert and reception to follow is free and open to all public.  The evening is a mixed musical repertoire of local musicians and the supremely talented Buffalo Select Chorus under the direction and guidance of Musical Director, Linda Lombardo Appleby. 

Buffalo Select Chorus is the only chorus made up of Buffalo high school students, with nine different schools represented. The  Chorus is a talented, dynamic group that has persevered despite challenges for funding in the arts in the Buffalo schools.

In spring 2005, Linda Appleby (creative director and vocal instructor), and interested community members and parents set out to create a citywide Buffalo Public High School Chorus.  The group would have weekly practices, play in a variety of venues over the year, have a final concert and reception, and produce a professional recording for use in the college application process.  What resulted from their efforts was a selection of talented individuals from Buffalo Public High Schools who gathered to rehearse once a week for six months.

The Chorus has grown exponentially over several years, and in partnership with the Righteous Babe Foundation, will continue its mission: to provide a venue for Buffalo High School students to expand their vocal skills while offering actual performance experience under the tutelage of certified music teachers and professional musicians. This program of excellence will also be saying goodbye to many graduating seniors.
 
Buffalo Select Chorus can be heard rehearsing every Monday night at Asbury Hall and their annual concert is not one to miss. To donate, purchase a CD or for more information, visit: FACEBOOK.  May 26th, 7:30 pm, Asbury Hall at Babeville on Delaware Avenue, Buffalo,  NY.  The concert and reception is FREE and open to ALL public.

The students that put the "Select" in Buffalo Select Chorus are a much desired investment.