In 2007, I joined the Villa Musica Community Chorus which a neighbor had been been urging me to do because he was involved and loved it! He said that it was a great opportunity to sing a broad range of repertoire and learn new vocal techniques that improved his output and his enjoyment of choral music. I did join the Villa Musica Community Chorus and soon thereafter, I became a voice student at Villa Musica. As I learned more about the community programming that Villa Musica was providing in libraries and schools in underserved communities in San Diego, I knew I had to see first hand what if any impact there was and on whom. I went to rehearsals and concerts of budding musicians, young and not so young. With their families and teachers, I enjoyed hearing and seeing the progress they were making and the enjoyment and confidence they were gaining. I was hooked on Villa Musica, its school and community programs, its artist/teachers, the enthusiastic and dedicated leadership and the Villa Musica mission. I still am! I have been on numerous committees as well as subsequently serving as the Villa Musica Board Chair for two years. As a result of all of my personal experiences and our observations of the outcomes of the Villa Musica artist/teacher instruction as well as the community programming, my husband and I have committed to a remembrance for Villa Musica in our wills. That says it all.Sharon Popp
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In 2007, I joined the Villa Musica Community Chorus which a neighbor had been been urging me to do because he was involved and loved it! He said that it was a great opportunity to sing a broad range of repertoire and learn new vocal techniques that improved his output and
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Causes: Arts & Culture, Music
Mission: Villa Musica inspires people of all ages and backgrounds to explore the joy and lifelong value of music through education, performance and community engagement.
Results: Villa Musica is proud to offer subsidized tuition to low income families to help with the cost of music education. We seek to offset the budgetary constraints many schools are experiencing by offering quality music education opportunities to all San Diegans regardless of background or ability to pay.
Target demographics: make music accessible through education, performance, and community engagement.
Direct beneficiaries per year: more than 5000 aspiring musicians and music lovers to express themselves by learning a musical instrument!
Geographic areas served: San Diego
Programs: Non-audition Community Ensembles Music Lessons Music Camps Music enhancement and mentoring for school-based music education Programs for Seniors Programs for Pre-Schoolers Satellite programming at 5 libraries across San Diego; Logan Heights, Valencia Park, College-Rolando, Linda Vista and City Heights bringing FREE programming to low income families
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fchatwin 07/27/2023 We are SO grateful for your support! Your dedication to Villa Musica and the people we serve is so inspiring. Thank-you!