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Making Sure the Music Lives On
When the South Carolina Philharmonic (SCP) was looking for a place to house their endowment, the board and staff researched their options thoroughly. The Community Foundation became the clear choice for their organization for several reasons. “We already felt a sense of belonging with the Foundation because many friends of the SCP house their funds here,” said Executive Director Rhonda Hunsinger. That familiarity, along with the Foundation’s “history of strong leadership and responsible fund management in our community,” said Ms. Hunsinger, “solidified our LIKBG@ +)*) confidence in the investment plan and the reasonable fee structure.” The Philharmonic and the Foundation are now making beautiful music together. With that decision out of the way, the SCP is now focused on their upcoming season. A new program being launched this year is “Treblemakers: Making Overtures at the SCP,” funded by the S.C. Arts Commission. This program will take 22 young professionals through private rehearsal visits and chats with Maestro Morihiko Nakahara and musicians, and will provide backstage access and season subscriptions – all designed to break down the barriers between audience and stage. “Where in the Midlands is Morihiko?” returns after a one-year hiatus thanks to funding from the Pierrine & Hootie Johnson Fund through the Community
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Foundation. The series puts small ensembles of SCP musicians into the community seven times during the season. The musicians provide hour-long performances that give the public a chance to experience symphonic music and meet the talented musicians as they promote upcoming events. These performances will take place across the Midlands to reach beyond Columbia and expose other communities to the value of the symphony. These programs are in addition to the many educational programs SCP offers throughout the year. SCP strongly believes that exposure to the arts is an essential element in the effort to help young people reach their full potential. The Philharmonic works with area schools to offer special performances for K-6 students, in-school education programs and performances, and the Midlands only community-based professional orchestra training program. With so many wonderful programs keeping them busy, the SCP is thankful they don’t have to worry about the daily responsibilities of managing their own endowment. They trust the Community Foundation’s 25 years of experience
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in helping to promote, facilitate and increase philanthropy in our community. “We are proud to be affiliated with the South Carolina Philharmonic,” said JoAnn Turnquist. “The Maestro, musicians, board and staff are dedicated to providing a musical heritage for the next generation of South Carolinians and enriching our quality of life in the Midlands.” To find out more about the SCP, visit www.scphilharmonic.com or call 803.771.7937. If you would like more information about how your nonprofit organization can partner with the Community Foundation visit www.yourfoundation.org or contact JoAnn Turnquist at 803.254.5601 x323 or joann@yourfoundation.org.
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