Earlville Opera House receives grant from New York State Music fund
EARLVILLE – The Earlville Opera House announced today that it is the recipient of a grant from The New York State Music Fund for its 2007 Concert Series. Two themes inspire the EOH Project for 2007: outreach and living traditions.
Outreach means bringing vital musical traditions, evolving outside the realm of mass marketing driven delivery channels, affordably, to a broader audience in our region. The NYSMF can make this outreach possible in two ways: by supporting the additional costs of presented programs at off-site venues, and by underwriting artist fees so that the highest quality performances can be presented at ticket prices that almost any family can afford. Off-site performances in Central New York will be: Beòlach in Norwich at a low-ticket price; Taiko Masala (free performance and children’s workshop) in Hamilton; and Grada Christmas in Cazenovia at a low-ticket price.
Living traditions means presenting artists creating new music out of distinctively regional genres. Cape Breton Island musicians are bold in constantly creating new tunes, and Beòlach takes this tradition and fuses it into a dynamic band format. Le Vent du Nord brings their fiery Quebecois traditional music. Creole Cowboys inject new vitality into the rarely heard pre-zydeco fiddle and accordion music of Black Creole Louisiana. American Liz Carroll has composed many a distinctive tune in the Irish style, and partners with Irish guitar technique innovator John Doyle. Canadian band Gaelic Storm broadens Celtic music with compelling originals and fresh arrangements steeped in Irish traditional melody and acoustic instrumentation combined with their unique blend of world rhythms. Ruthie Foster delivers the flavor of Texas in her gospel, blues and folk. Guy Davis creates songs that are unique to his life experience and vision of our times. Dougie MacLean is one of the most gifted of Scotland’s contemporary singer songwriters. Nashville songwriter Shawn Camp will explore his bluegrass roots. Innovator, John Cowan takes bluegrass in new directions. With his sardonic wit, Dan Hicks pioneered the Americana music of the swing band/string band of contemporary artists like Asylum Street Spankers that played EOH in 2006.
The New York State Music Fund was created when the New York State Attorney General’s Office resolved investigations against major record companies that had violated state and federal laws prohibiting “pay for play” (also called “payola”). The settlement agreement stipulated that funds paid by music businesses would support music education and appreciation for the benefit of New York State residents. The Attorney General’s Office enlisted the services of Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors, one of the nation’s largest and most experienced philanthropy services, to develop and manage the grant program.
The New York State Music Fund published guidelines and criteria and accepted grant applications in a number of categories, including music education and public performances of music by artists working in hip hop, reggae, fusion, jazz, classical and folk music of all cultures. Applications related to recording, distribution, or broadcast through traditional or new media were also eligible. Special emphasis was placed on reaching underserved populations and broadening awareness of artists, genres or styles with limited access to commercial broadcast or other mass distribution vehicles.
An Advisory Panel comprised of recognized leaders from a cross-section of the music world evaluated and recommended applications based on criteria focusing on artistic merit and community impact, and recommended 218 of 402 applications the Fund received for its second cycle.
Awards to the 218 grantees represent every region of New York State and range from $10,000 to $500,000. Diverse forms of popular or experimental music, including indie rock, salsa, electronic, fusion and reggae account for almost 37 percent of grants and more than 15 percent celebrate a spectrum of jazz; nearly 25 percent include new classical music. The state’s ethnic or racial minority communities are served by close to a third of all programs, while 28 percent specifically target rural communities. The Fund’s size and emphasis on music of our time in all its forms set it apart from other arts grant programs.
The Earlville Opera House is a beautiful historic landmark that is located on Route 12B just 15 miles north of Norwich. It is a marvelous example of turn-of-the-century architecture. With its charming stenciling, ornate pressed tin ceiling, and beautiful proscenium stage, the 1892 theater is a living testament to local and New York State history. Audiences enjoy the nearly perfect acoustics and intimate setting of the old theater. In addition to its theater programs, EOH features two art galleries as well as arts education programs. If you need more information or want to be on our mailing list, call (315) 691-3550 or visit our website at www.earlvilleoperahouse.com.
Outreach means bringing vital musical traditions, evolving outside the realm of mass marketing driven delivery channels, affordably, to a broader audience in our region. The NYSMF can make this outreach possible in two ways: by supporting the additional costs of presented programs at off-site venues, and by underwriting artist fees so that the highest quality performances can be presented at ticket prices that almost any family can afford. Off-site performances in Central New York will be: Beòlach in Norwich at a low-ticket price; Taiko Masala (free performance and children’s workshop) in Hamilton; and Grada Christmas in Cazenovia at a low-ticket price.
Living traditions means presenting artists creating new music out of distinctively regional genres. Cape Breton Island musicians are bold in constantly creating new tunes, and Beòlach takes this tradition and fuses it into a dynamic band format. Le Vent du Nord brings their fiery Quebecois traditional music. Creole Cowboys inject new vitality into the rarely heard pre-zydeco fiddle and accordion music of Black Creole Louisiana. American Liz Carroll has composed many a distinctive tune in the Irish style, and partners with Irish guitar technique innovator John Doyle. Canadian band Gaelic Storm broadens Celtic music with compelling originals and fresh arrangements steeped in Irish traditional melody and acoustic instrumentation combined with their unique blend of world rhythms. Ruthie Foster delivers the flavor of Texas in her gospel, blues and folk. Guy Davis creates songs that are unique to his life experience and vision of our times. Dougie MacLean is one of the most gifted of Scotland’s contemporary singer songwriters. Nashville songwriter Shawn Camp will explore his bluegrass roots. Innovator, John Cowan takes bluegrass in new directions. With his sardonic wit, Dan Hicks pioneered the Americana music of the swing band/string band of contemporary artists like Asylum Street Spankers that played EOH in 2006.
The New York State Music Fund was created when the New York State Attorney General’s Office resolved investigations against major record companies that had violated state and federal laws prohibiting “pay for play” (also called “payola”). The settlement agreement stipulated that funds paid by music businesses would support music education and appreciation for the benefit of New York State residents. The Attorney General’s Office enlisted the services of Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors, one of the nation’s largest and most experienced philanthropy services, to develop and manage the grant program.
The New York State Music Fund published guidelines and criteria and accepted grant applications in a number of categories, including music education and public performances of music by artists working in hip hop, reggae, fusion, jazz, classical and folk music of all cultures. Applications related to recording, distribution, or broadcast through traditional or new media were also eligible. Special emphasis was placed on reaching underserved populations and broadening awareness of artists, genres or styles with limited access to commercial broadcast or other mass distribution vehicles.
An Advisory Panel comprised of recognized leaders from a cross-section of the music world evaluated and recommended applications based on criteria focusing on artistic merit and community impact, and recommended 218 of 402 applications the Fund received for its second cycle.
Awards to the 218 grantees represent every region of New York State and range from $10,000 to $500,000. Diverse forms of popular or experimental music, including indie rock, salsa, electronic, fusion and reggae account for almost 37 percent of grants and more than 15 percent celebrate a spectrum of jazz; nearly 25 percent include new classical music. The state’s ethnic or racial minority communities are served by close to a third of all programs, while 28 percent specifically target rural communities. The Fund’s size and emphasis on music of our time in all its forms set it apart from other arts grant programs.
The Earlville Opera House is a beautiful historic landmark that is located on Route 12B just 15 miles north of Norwich. It is a marvelous example of turn-of-the-century architecture. With its charming stenciling, ornate pressed tin ceiling, and beautiful proscenium stage, the 1892 theater is a living testament to local and New York State history. Audiences enjoy the nearly perfect acoustics and intimate setting of the old theater. In addition to its theater programs, EOH features two art galleries as well as arts education programs. If you need more information or want to be on our mailing list, call (315) 691-3550 or visit our website at www.earlvilleoperahouse.com.
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