Honest Brook Music Festival, Inc.
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I feel, as did my late husband, we are privileged and so pleased to be able to attend the summer and winter superb performances and gatherings with interesting and friendly people presented by HBMF. They are inspiring. It's so good to once again have this type of involvement and experience in a rural area, as we had in the City. HBMF was a delightful discovery and for the last 18 years we/I have been enjoying the performances. The hosts could not be more friendly, accommodating, and inviting. They work so hard and give us so much.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
Being inspired by performances.
Ways to make it better...
If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
Perhaps convince people to contribute more and beat my drums for more bucks.
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What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
Having live classical music to appreciate.
The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...
Always accommodating and helpful and friendly.
If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...
I'm sure the organizers would have plans or dreams they could realize...maybe they could get professional help if this available. The whole presentation involves much work and they present it as a smooth operation for all to enjoy.
Ways to make it better...
We're darn lucky we have HBMF!
In my opinion, the biggest challenges facing this organization are...
It's probably a lot of work but I think the up;ifting type rewards are there.
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
One time
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2010
Excellent programming, the best enviornment in a barn-converted-to-music-hall setting, the best staff and there can only be good things said about the entire running of the organizataion. Refreshments at intermission lend it a very quaint and friendly touch.
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If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...
schedule more concerts, keep ticket prices affordable, and bring in artists which might presently be out of reach financially.
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About every month
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2010
I have attended their recitals and concerts for over 20 years and have enjoyed them immensely. I particularly was impressed with the trios, quartets, and piano soloists that the festival attracts, such as the Kalichstein/Laredo/Robinson trio playing Beethoven.
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If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
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What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
caring for warmth of the audience by supplying blankets on cool summer evenings
Ways to make it better...
there was better hand washing facilities
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About once a year
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2009
I am retired NYCPD living in the Catskill Mtns. and never in my life thought I would become a classical music affectionado sp? Well I am now thanks to the Honest Brook Festival and those dedicated folks who run it. I have actually raced down from a vacation in the Adirondacks to catch a very special Franz Liszt piano concert that included readings about the life of Liszt.I returned to the Adirondacks in the middle of the night enraptured. Well well worth it.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
My new found enjoyment and appreciation of classical music.
Ways to make it better...
If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
Make the winter performances matinees rather than at 8PM. Night time driving on snowy Catskill evenings can be a challenge for old folks like myself.
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What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
Not only the enjoyment of the first class music and the artists but, the access to meet them personally at the end of the performances.
The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...
Very kindly and good at what they were doing.
If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...
Put Carnegie Hall out of business as NYC folks would flock to the Catskills to enjoy Honest Brook.
Ways to make it better...
Could not be better.
In my opinion, the biggest challenges facing this organization are...
What will happen as more and more people learn about it.
One thing I'd also say is that...
As long as I can I will not miss a concert!
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
One time
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2010
I consider the Honest Brook Music Festival as one of the best community assets in Delaware County. It is a very important part of my summer's classical music entertainment.The caliber of the performers are of the highest quality. We are indeed lucky to have this festival within our county borders. It needs whatever support is necessary to keep it going.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
Delaware County attending concerts for the past 15 years.
Ways to make it better...
If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
not make any although I would love more concerts if that was possible.
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What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
the marvelous selection of talent and the warm and cordial atmosphere.
The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...
very personable and competent people.
If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...
hopefully remain unchanged except for more performances.
Ways to make it better...
I could think of anything. But it's more than good enough just the way it is.
One thing I'd also say is that...
we are indeed fortunate to have the Honest Brook Festival in our community.
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About once a year
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2009
We "found" this festival by chance about 16 years ago and have gone to every concert since. The summer concerts are in a superb converted dairy barn with excellent accoustics. That, coupled with the high quality concert artists that the festival attracts make for a much anticipated season. The winter concerts are in people's homes which creates an intimate setting reminiscent of the way concerts were given in the 19th and 18th centuries. The Honest Brook Music Festival is worth the trip.
The Great!
I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
the joy it brings to the people who discover it for the first time and become regular attendees.
Ways to make it better...
If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
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The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...
Kind, caring and fun...Everyone was committed to making sure the attendees enjoyed their experience
If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...
Build a more permanent concert hall that could be used in the Winter as well as in the summer
Ways to make it better...
They would do more than 4 concerts in the summer.
In my opinion, the biggest challenges facing this organization are...
Getting the word out to people who live further away.
One thing I'd also say is that...
I am so pleased to have discovered this venue in the heart of the beautiful Catskill mountains.
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About every month
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2010
The Honest Brook Music Festival concerts are among the most enjoyable events I attend up here in the Catskill Mountains of New York State. As an inherently musical individual, and one who enjoys the arts in general, I must say that I am not only delighted by the existence of this organization in our area, but amazed by the high-caliber artists it attracts and presents. In the twelve years or so that I have attended their concerts, not once have I been other than thrilled and uplifted by them.
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What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
the fact that not only are the summer concerts held in an acoustically wonderful barn, but the winter concerts are held in the homes of local residents who welcome their friends and neighbors to enjoy an evening of excellent music and delicious desserts!
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About once a year
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2010
Imagine sitting in the charming barn of a former dairy farm in the Catskills reveling in the sheer magic of a wonderful repertoire of classical music. Attending a concert hosted by Honest Brook Music Festival is every bit as halcyon as you might dare to imagine. My memories of an exquisite all Chopin concert some years ago are as vivid as they were for that captivating first concert experience. Naturally we've been back time and time again, and introduced Honest Brook Music Festival to many friends, all of whom have loved the concert they've attended as much as we have.
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What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
the passion with which concerts are planned and performers are selected culminating in highly memorable concerts. Michael Cannon, himself a highly talented pianist, brings a charm, charisma and professional poise to these wonderful musical events.
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About every six months
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2009
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