Woodlands Foundation

Programs

NOTES FROM THE HEART MUSIC CAMP

offers children with disability and chronic illness the opportunity to interact with world-class musicians including:

  • Edward Cumming, Music Director, Hartford Symphony
  • Andrew Clark, Director of Choral Activities, Harvard University
  • Lucas Richman, Music Director, Knoxville Symphony
  • Nancy Goeres, Principal Bassoonist, Pittsburgh Symphony
  • Cynthia Koledo DeAlmeida, Principal Oboist, Pittsburgh Symphony
  • Lilly Abreu, Vocal Coach, Carnegie Mellon University
  • Marylou Monich Bushyager, Music Teacher, Pittsburgh Public Schools
  • Jennifer Miller Klenk, Accompanist, Woodlands Music Camp

This one-of-a-kind summer experience for young people age 8 to 18 offers music appreciation, orchestra, chorus and individual study of instruments and composition. Music Camp is a unique experience for both talented young musicians and those who simply enjoy listening to music. Throughout the week, campers are entertained by professional musicians, including memebers of the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra. Culmination of the week-long program is a public outdoor concert titled "Bringing out the Stars," produced by Charles Gray, Executive Director Emeritis of the Pittsburgh CLO.

Artistic Advisory Board:

  • Emanuel Ax
  • Yefim Bronfman
  • Andres Cardenes
  • Charles Gray
  • Marvin Hamlisch
  • Mariss Jansons
  • Christopher O'Riley
  • Robert Page
  • Larry Tamburri
  • Pinchas Zukerman