July 9 ~ Sevenars Concerts 55th Anniversary Season Opening Concert

Sevenars Concerts 55th Anniversary Season Opening Concert

Schrade and James Family Musicians

Event:  Opening Concert of Sevenars Music Festival 55th anniversary season - piano, cello, duos, solos, including two US premieres! Schrade and James Musicians play piano and cello solos and duos by Debussy, Lalo, Milhaud, Rachmaninoff, Rorem, Sibelius, and a US Premiere of selections from "Amazing Africa" by Sören Sieg!

 

Date: Sunday, July 9,  at 4PM

Location: Sevenars Academy, 15 Ireland Street just off Rte. 112 at Ireland Street, South Worthington, Massachusetts, “Acoustic gem, idyllic setting.” - Berkshire Eagle

 

Phone number: 413-238-5854 (please leave a message for return call)

 

Website: www.sevenars.org

 

Admission:  No tickets or charge, as ever, but donations welcomed at the door (suggested $20).  Refreshments free.

Photo Credit for Lynelle James and Christopher James: Jiyang Chen

Please write for more photos, and whether you would like us to send JPEGs or have other file needs.

 

Sunday, July 9, at 4 PM: Sevenars 55th Anniversary Opening Concert

Members of the Schrade and James families, several generations, have attracted a loyal following of audiences and press extending to many parts of the world. Individually, members have garnered dozens of awards and accolades, and their much-loved group appearances have always been full of surprises. This year’s program will include piano solos and duos by played by Rorianne Schrade (piano), David James (piano), Lynelle James (piano), and Christopher James (cello). In addition to an exciting US premiere by Lynelle James of selections from "Amazing Africa" by Sören Sieg, there will be solos and duos by Lalo (for his 200th), Rachmaninoff (for his 150th), Rorem (for his 100th),  plus Debussy, Milhaud, and Sibelius.

This 2023 season in particular is made possible in part by the LCC's (Local Cultural Councils) of the following towns: Agawam, Buckland, Chester, Concord, Cummington, Everett, Gardner, Goshen, Huntington, Lee, Montgomery, Northern Berkshire, Otis, Russell, Springfield, West Springfield, Westford, Westhampton, Wilmington, and Worthington.  These LCC's are local agencies which are funded in part by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency, and the National Endowment for the Arts.

For FY 23 Sevenars was also grateful to be one of just three organizations in Western Massachusetts to be awarded a Cultural Facilities Fund grant from MassDevelopment to help fortify the foundation of the Sevenars concert hall. Their expression of confidence in our mission means so much.

2023 Arts Council Community Input Survey

5 QUESTIONS ~ ARTS COUNCIL SURVEY: https://forms.gle/ZCda2rFtTeGn9Qit6

 

2023 Arts Council Flower Barrel

The West Springfield Arts Club is proud to sponsor a flower barrel to celebrate the West Springfield Garden Club's 5th year of brightening and beautifying our downtown and various traffic islands.

This year, the West Springfield Arts Council's Flower Barrel graces the front

 of the Holyoke Credit Union on Elm Street.

Arts Council Grant Recipient Philip G. Coburn School hosts Multicultural Night

 

Agenda: June 20 West Springfield Arts Council Open Meeting

 West Springfield Arts Council OPEN MEETING

Tuesday, June 20, 2023

Time: 6:00 PM

Location: West Springfield Public Library, Rotary Room, 2nd Floor

AGENDA:

1. Call To Order

1. Introductions ~ Welcome New Members ~ Donna Laconti, Anthony Cignoli, Diane Doe

2. Acceptance of Agenda

3. Comments From The Public

4. Correspondence

5. 2023 Tony Di Giore Scholarship Award presented at West Springfield High School Scholarship Night ~ June 1

6. Secretary’s Report

1.  May 15 Minutes

7. Treasurer’s Report

1. May Financial Statements 

8. Old Business

9. New Business

1.  2024 grant cycle

2.  Update on the school projects program

3. Arts Council Facebook and Web Updates

4. Updates: Recent and Upcoming Arts Council Grant Funded Events and Press Releases 

1. West Springfield Senior Center presents MEMORY LANE GARDEN, an ongoing yearlong gardening project.

2. Musician Taylor Mickens will produce a professional video and audio recorded concert titled TAYLOR ROSE MICKENS RECORDED STUDIO SESSION CONCERT from January through Spring at the GhostHit Recording Studio.

3. Memorial School presents DAVE RUCH, MUSICIAN - WORLD COMMUNITIES AND FAMILY CONCERTS in May.

4. Award-winning vocalist, flutist and teaching artist Sarah Clay presents the concert WHISPER NOT on May 27 at the West Springfield Public Library.

5. Updating Publicity Toolkit 

6. West Springfield 250th Anniversary Updates

10. Adjourn

June 10 on Channel 15: A Celebration of Sergei Rachmaninoff

 

Sevenars 55th Anniversary Concerts

Welcome To The 55th Anniversary Season Of Sevenars!

Seven Sundays July-August, September Jazz Tribute, and more!

“One of the best small music festivals in the USA” (Time Magazine)

July 9th at 4PM: Opening Concert: Schrade and James Family Musicians

Schrade and James family members play music of Debussy, Lalo, Milhaud, Rachmaninoff, and Rorem.

Christopher James and Lynelle James, PC: Jiyang Chen

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July 16th at 4PM: Ronald Gorevic, violist

Ronald Gorevic plays Bach Cello Suites for Viola as heard on his new Centaur Records recording

Ron Gorevic Photo Credit: Roy Lewis

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July 23rd at 4PM: The MOSSO Horn Trio (Musicians of the Springfield Symphony Orchestra and friends)

Mosso Horn Trio: Music of Brahms, Frédéric Duvernoy, and Trygve Madsen

MOSSO Photo Credit: Danny Nason

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July 30th at 4PM: Liana Paniyeva, pianist

Ukrainian-born pianist returns to Sevenars with music of Ravel, Schumann, Brahms, Gershwin-Wild, andmore!

Liana Paniyeva Photo Courtesy of the Artist

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August 6 at 4 PM: Sara Sant’Ambrogio, cellist, and Judith Lynn Stillman, pianist

Dazzling cellist Sara Sant’Ambrogio of the Eroica Trio joins renowned pianist Judith Lynn Stillman

Sara Sant'Ambrogio Photo Courtesy of the Artist

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August 13th at 4 PM: Carol Wincenc, flutist, joins Joy Cline Phinney, pianist and Rebecca Young, violist

An all-star trio playing music of Ibert, Devienne, Fauré, Barber, Brahms, Bartok, and Poulenc

Carol Wincenc Photo Courtesy of the Artist

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August 20th, at 4 PM: Rorianne Schrade plays all-Rachmaninoff 150th-anniversary concert

Rorianne Schrade Photo Courtesy of the Artist

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Stayed tuned for a special post-season tribute to jazz legend Bob Sparkman, September  9, details TBA!

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Admission is free with donations welcomed at the door ($20 per person is suggested), by cash or check. No tickets or reservations are required or accepted. Complimentary refreshments are offered at intermission. Note: No cellphones or recording devices are to be turned on at concerts, out of respect to performers’ rights and in the spirit of live music. We look forward to seeing you!

Concerts are held at the Academy, South Ireland Street and Rte. 112, South Worthington, MA 01098. We recommend Mapquest to help find the Sevenars Academy, 15 Ireland Street in Worthington.

(413)238-5854

sevenars.org

This 2023 season in particular is made possible in part by the LCC's (Local Cultural Councils) of the following twenty towns: Agawam, Buckland, Chester, Concord, Cummington, Everett, Gardner, Goshen, Huntington, Lee, Montgomery, Northern Berkshire, Otis, Russell, Springfield, West Springfield, Westford, Westhampton, Wilmington, and Worthington. These LCC's are local agencies which are funded in part by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency, and the National Endowment for the Arts.

 

In 2022 Sevenars was also grateful to be awarded a Cultural Facilities Fund grant from MassDevelopment to help fortify the foundation of the Sevenars concert hall. 

Summer Reading Program performers in the WSPL Youth Room

The West Springfield Public Library Youth Room is pleased to present our Summer Reading performers. The Summer Reading Program will run from Tuesday, June 20th through Friday, August 4th. It is sponsored by the Friends of the West Springfield Public Library. 

Children from birth to ages 12 can earn a chance at prizes for every 2 hours of reading. If they complete their reading log with at least 10 hours or reading, they are also invited to the End of Summer Reading Ice Cream Party on August 18th at the library. The Ice Cream is provided by our friends at Gooseberry Farms. There is also a reading program available for Teens and adults. 

2023 Summer Reading Performers.

Our performers are funded by a grant from the West Springfield Arts Council, a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.

Davis Bates, Storyteller Thursday, June 22 at 10:00 a.m.  No registration required

Davis Bates has been telling stories for over thirty-eight years, in schools, libraries, and community settings around New York & New England and across the country. Davis Bates' performances are a mixture of family, Native American, international and regional songs and stories. They speak of empowerment, history, spirit and the environment. Recommended for ages 5 and up and families

Caravan Puppets Thursday, June 29 at 10:00 a.m. No registration required

 “Caravan's library performances highlight the joys of creativity, imagination and the love of reading. Our programs engage audiences with unique handmade puppets, a wide diversity of puppetry styles, exciting stories, interactive skits and original music.” Recommended for all ages

Kate O’Connor and A Beautiful Future band, Thursday, July 6 at 10:00 a.m.  No registration required

A Beautiful Future Band presents exceptional musicians performing lively, positive music. With joyful songs and games, movement and laughter, the Beautiful Future Band guides children young and old on a lively musical journey around the world! Recommended all ages.

Ed the Wizard Balloon Twisting Workshop, Thursday, July 13 at 10:00 a.m   registration required,on or after June 1, space is limited

Ed the Wizard has been performing magic and creating balloon twisting workshops, bringing programs to schools and libraries. Recommended for ages 8 and up

 Joys of Nature Program, “Not Really So Scary Animals”, Thursday, July 20 at 10:00 a.m. no registration required

Joy Marzolf has been doing a variety of animal-related education programs in her professional life for over 20 years. Part of her animal experience includes working with a wide range of animals, including marine mammals in rehab/rescue programs in Massachusetts. She taught numerous programs for a wide range of ages on topics including butterflies and dragonflies, reptiles and amphibians, mammals, animal tracking and photography. Recommended for ages 5 and up

  Tim Kane Drums Circle Program, Thursday, July 27 at 10:00 a.m. registration required,on or after June 1, space is limited

Tim Kane is a lifelong student of the drum set, Tim branched out 10 years ago to develop a public and private therapeutic hand-drumming program in Massachusetts for both kids and senior citizens. His professional memberships include the American Federation of Musicians, American Music Therapy Association, and Mass. Music Educators Association. Recommended for ages 7 and up

Rick Hamelin, Pottery Workshop, Thursday, August 4 at 10:00 a.m. registration required,on or after June 1, space is limited

Rick Hamelin has been potting since 1976. He became committed to learning about the historical redware potters after learning of the Colonial and Early American industries that existed in his native Central Massachusetts. Rick’s store, Pied Piper Hamelin Pottery, specializes in making redware pottery. Rick has taught and worked in museums and is currently demonstrating pottery and lecturing throughout Massachusetts at libraries, schools and senior centers to audiences of different ages. Recommended for ages 7 and up.

2023 Tony Di Giore Scholarship Recipient

Tony Di Giore Scholarship

The West Springfield Arts Council proudly announces Isabella Carter, 2023 West Springfield High School graduate, as the recipient of this year’s Tony Di Giore Scholarship.  

This scholarship is named in honor of Tony Di Giore, who served as the leader of the West Springfield Arts Council over the course of 50 years. 

Each year, the West Springfield Arts Council awards $500 scholarships to high school seniors who will be majoring in the Arts such as Dance, Fine Arts, Music, Photography, Theater, and TV & Film.

Congratulations to Isabella!