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Review for Scottsdale Musical Arts, , ,
Scottsdale Musical Arts is a terrific asset to the Phoenix community. Not only does it provide a first-rate symphonic orchestra and chorus, but it includes a wonderful youth orchestra and children's choir to train our classical performers of the future. SMA has two wonderful conductors who are dynamic, caring, inspirational, dedicated, and knowledgeable. SMA has a music theory instructor and voice class instructor for members of the youth orchestra and children's choir. SMA holds Phoenix-wide competitions for young instrumentalists and singers, and gives the winners opportunities to perform in concerts with SMA adult groups. In summary, I believe SMA is a fabulous non-profit cultural organization, really the best of its kind in Arizona, giving performance and training opportunities for many adults and youth throughout the region. In only its second year, and yet continually improving in quality and scope, SMS indeed has a bright future.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
providing me with a wonderful orchestra in which to perform for our community, in providing me with a social network of well-trained musicians who are also interesting and friendly people, and in nourishing my desire to be an active participant in the arts, especially the musical arts.
If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
Distribute the administrative tasks (e.g. fund-raising, publicity, logistics, communication, etc.) of the organization throughout the membership so that everyone has some responsibility and not just a few dedicated individuals.
How does this organization compare with others in the same sector?
Very Well
How much of an impact do you think this organization has?
Life-changing
Will you recommend this organization to others?
Definitely
What is unique about this organization?
SMA does a great job of fulfilling the classical musical training and performance needs of the Phoenix area with a very high quality organization. Children who are just learning to play instruments or sing are really encouraged in the best possible way to develop a life-long love of classical music. Further, highly skilled adult musicians have a very high quality orchestra, second only to the Phoenix Symphony, in which to regularly rehearse and perform. SMA thus provides a palette of musical arts that no other musical organization in Phoenix comes close to providing.
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2011
