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We're all filled with warmth from this week's camp and concerts!

Where are you performing this 🌞summer? A trio of Tigers took to the stage last night for PRIZM Ensemble's International Chamber Music Festival. L-R: UofM alumnus Juan Valdez (MM '22), and faculty members Jeremiah Frederick and Martin McCain. Message us pictures and details for us to share.

We’re closing out our 15th annual Summer Chamber Music Festival! They’re performing works reflecting different cultures and a wonderful string quartet by French composer Ravel.

Today at 7pm Buckman Theater

We'd love to share some more musical experiences with you all!

Our summer faculty and local musicians, Barrie Cooper, Jeremiah Frederik, Rena Feller, and Isaac Ripple, are playing interesting and fun music!

Thursday 7pm Shady Grove. Be there or be square.

Smile and silliness

Grab some lunch and listen to students play tunes you might recognize! They've been working hard on listening and playing together all week. Come check it out at Crosstown's West Atrium at 1:30pm!

This Friday we have our faculty and local Memphians playing music by Brazilian composer Heitor Villa-lobos, French composer Poulenc, and Urban Classical Music composer Jeff Scott. And then our students get to play some killer music to close off the concert.
We'd love to see you take pictures at our photobooth and then listen to some music!

Shady Grove Presbyterian at 7pm

BTS

Thank you Imani Winds for taking a stop in Memphis!

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Competitions challenge people to learn more about themselves and it's more fun when you're doing with your friends! Congratulations to our competition winners this past weekend! Loved seeing young musicians take ownership in their creativity and teamwork! Thank you to the teachers, students, parents, and staff for making our first chamber music competition happen!

Thank you to Overton High School chamber music groups and Pyramid Winds for bringing music to the Memphis community this weekend at Art in the Loop!

Recital and collage vibes.

PRIZM is all about finding new ways to connect with music. We loved seeing the ways the audience members expressed themselves this weekend after listening to music. We talked about images, colors, and relatable stories. Thanks to those who came!

In case you missed it on Channel 3!

Overton High School Flutist Raya shares a little bit of how PRIZM influenced her music journey since 7th grade.

PRIZM Ensemble Providing Professional Music Education Prizm ensemble is making Memphis students' college and professional music dreams more attainable. Raya Allen has been playing the flute since 7th grade.

New Job Posting: Music Producer

At Notes for Notes, we're committed to providing young people with access to music education and resources to help them explore their creative potential. As a Music Producer at N4N, you would play a vital role in shaping the next generation of musicians by mentoring and guiding them through the process of music production and recording.

We're looking for someone with a strong background in music production who shares our passion for empowering youth through music. If you, or anyone you know fits this description and would thrive in this role, we would be grateful if you could pass along this opportunity to them.

Here are some key details about the position:

Title: Music Producer

Location: Memphis, TN.

Responsibilities: Mentoring young musicians, facilitating workshops, collaborating with staff, etc.

Job Posting-

Producer- Music Studio for Youth- Memphis - Memphis, TN 38122 - Indeed.com Notes for Notes

What's on the concert? Some background on the pieces that will be played on the March 29 concert!

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Program Notes

24 Preludes, Op. 28
The purpose of a prelude has always been to establish the mood of something which is to follow, anticipating its basic characteristics. (ie. an introduction) Instead, each of Chopin’s Preludes may be understood as containing the essence of an entire world of feelings – it is left to the receptive listener to fill in the detailed picture in his mind. (Reinhard Schulz)

Departure for Flute and Piano
In this work, the composer is loyal to the pivotal tone ‎and tonal relationships while innovative in using rhythmic and melodic materials. The title refers to the ‎time when the composer had to leave her family and home country to continue her studies abroad.‎

Sonata for Violin and Piano
It is hard to say that Debussy died a happy man. His letters from 1914 until shortly before his death in March 1918, particularly those to his close friend of many years, Robert Godet, despair about his health, the war, and, from 1916, a growing depression that brought into question his own abilities and accomplishments.

Just before the premiere of his sonata for Violin and Piano, Debussy expressed great satisfaction with it, the last of his completed works. His opinion soon changed, however, and in a letter to Godet dated June 7, he wrote: “You should know, my too trusting friend, that I only wrote this Sonata to be rid of the thing, spurred on as I was by my dear publisher. You, who are able to read between the staves, will see traces of [Poe’s] The Imp of the Perverse, who encourages one to choose the very subject which should be ignored. This Sonata will be interesting from a documentary viewpoint and as an example of what may be produced by a sick man in time of war.” (LA Phil)

Side note: Poe's extraordinary tale is the origin of the expression imp of the perverse—the “imp” being the voice inside our heads that seemingly compels us to do something, even though we know it would unwise or destructive to do it.

The process for these handmade mugs from local Belltower Coffeehouse and Studio. Aren't they a work of art?

Reserve one today or stop by our recitals this summer to pick one up (if they're not sold out)!

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"Playing music is much different than studying music, although both go hand-in-hand. I struggled so much to define the difference and learn to love each stage of learning music.

PRIZM has taught me to embrace change and differences; it’s also challenged me to open up and become a better team member. I think PRIZM focuses a lot on chamber music and I love that. Chamber music not only helps you meet new people and see how they operate, but also encourages you to find your flaws and become better for yourself and for the people around you.

When I think of PRIZM, I think of growth as an individual and growth in music. Every person in PRIZM has demonstrated care, dedication, compassion, and love for the arts and its people!"

Meet violinist Elia Garcia. Her engagement and enthusiasm for music has been an inspiration for PRIZM.
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Read her full interview here: https://lnkd.in/ewF3QKZM
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Please consider giving to help PRIZM continue connecting students to resources, increasing access to quality music instruction, and bringing the community together through music.

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ARTSmemphis

Music brings community together and we're so fortunate to know such wonderful teachers and students.

Today begins our annual ARTSweek, a community-wide, week-long celebration of our arts & culture! We are proud to be part of a thriving arts sector with ARTSmemphis, who is celebrating 60 years of impact.