Notes from the Heart Concert
In 1999, a group of musical artists and music lovers in the Pittsburgh area came together with a desire to create a summer program that would bring the joy of music to children with disabilities and chronic illnesses -- children who they felt might not otherwise have such an opportunity.
After a series of special musical presentations and a pilot music retreat, need for the program was made apparent. And so the "Notes from the Heart" music program was born. Introducing singing, instruments, music appreciation, composition and improvisation, the program has drawn hundreds of children who yearn for meaningful avenues of creative expression.
The "Notes from the Heart" music program has expanded to include special events and guest appearances throughout the year, as guest artists and music faculty introduce a variety of new music and musical styles to participants.
Each year after a week of preparation, the participants perform the Bringing out the Stars Concert at the Woodlands. The concert includes various vocal and instrumental performances by the group and ensembles. The 2011 concert was held on Friday, July 22nd at 7pm.
Whether singing a simple melody, playing a steady rhythm on a drum, listening to music never heard before, or laughing with a new friend, it is the heart that is the origin of all music and the inspiration for "Notes from the Heart."
Please call 724-935-6533 for information about the "Notes from the Heart" music program.