Sister Cities Girlchoir--Last Day on IndieGoGo

Hola Everybody!

Today is the LAST day of my fundraising campaign to raise $10K for Sister Cities Girlchoir-we only have $1,890 left to raise! I need your help (if you have already donated, please forward to a friend!)

This initiative is my dream for the girls of PA and NJ---building musical communities in their neighborhood to empower them to be thriving leaders! After spending a year learning in Boston, Juneau and Venezuela--this program is my next step!! Help me bring El Sistema Choirs to the girls of Philly and Camden!

To donate or for more information visit http://igg.me/p/91905?a=537925!

I was recently featured in the Philadelphia Inquirer talking about Sister Cities Girlchoir-->http://tiny.cc/scgphlinquirer

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Alysia Lee

Artistic Director & Founder; Sister Cities Girlchoir
a Sistema-inspired program in Camden and Philadelphia
www.SisterCitiesGirlchoir.org

Roaring 20's!!

Bloomingdale School of Music Concert Series presented Opus Nine in Roaring 20s in Paris. We were dressed in our best 20's regalia and ready to travel back in time.

Thank you to everyone who came out for the concert! It was such a success-and videos of the performances will launch online in January-so everyone can join in on the party.

In the meantime, check out these before and after concert pics here!

Chamber Music America Directory is OUT NOW!

Check us out in Chamber Music America's 2009/2010 Member Directory!

Road Trip USA is in Time Out New York!

Road Trip USA is in Time Out New York!

Check us out!

http://newyork.timeout.com/events/opera-classical/303934/opus-nine

Richard's Birthday Week Kicks Off!

Richard, our resident baritone, kicked off his birthday celebration in NYC this weekend. Friends and those that love him gathered at Tillman's (hoping to spot a celebrity).

A beautiful 8-part Happy Birthday was sung and Richard even shared his strawberry shortcake. Richard will wrap up his celebration week at Road Trip USA-our Season Opener concert this Thursday, Sept. 24th @ 7PM. Tickets are available online, here or at the door.

Fractured Atlas Member of the Week!

We are the Fractured Atlas Featured Member of the Week! Fractured Atlas is a non-profit organization that serves a national community of artists and arts organizations. They "help artists and arts organizations function more effectively as businesses by providing access to funding, healthcare, education, and more, all in a context that honors their individuality and independent spirit." With a membership that includes more than 5,000 artists nationwide, Fractured Atlas is fostering a dynamic and diverse cultural landscape of tomorrow. Fractured Atlas Blog : Featured Member: Opus Nine Ensemble

Make Music New York

Make Music New York (MMNY) is one of the largest music events in the city's history. Today, on the first day of summer, 850 free concerts were performed in parks and streets citywide. MMNY takes place simultaneously with similar festivals in more than 300 cities around the world-a global celebration of music making! Opus Nine was thrilled to be a part!

Opus Nine presented a one hour performance at the Divalicious Chocolate! Cafe in Little Italy. The owner, Jackie greeted us with some chocolate samples-the chocolate was delicious!!!











The lively program consisted of Poulenc, Beethoven, Tailleferre, and Mozart. Passersby and neighbors stopped to hear the music. We also had an excited little conductor-in-training in the crowd! This little pink diva could be the next Marin Alsop-she even had clear downbeats.

Check out these pics from the performance!

Check out the entire album here!

--Alysia