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We are the Peninsula Musical Arts Association, formed to support community-based musical groups on the mid-peninsula. Based in Foster City, California, the non-profit corporation is entirely run by volunteers who are participants in its two performing groups. In cooperation with the Foster City Department of Parks and Recreation, we strive to bring to the community an appreciation of a broad range of musical literature.
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Images of the Season Concert - December 6 & 7, 2008
The Foster City Community Chorus and Heart & Soul invite you to our winter concerts on Saturday, December 6 and Sunday, December 7. The concerts will be held at Transfiguration Episcopal Church, 3900 Alameda de las Pulgas, San Mateo, at 3:00 p.m.
Tickets are available in advance from your favorite singer, by calling (650) 513-5522, or by sending an e-mail to boxoffice@peninsulamusicalarts.org. Tickets may also be available at the door. Avoid disappointment and reserve your tickets in advance; we expect to sell out both days and would love for you to be in the audience!
I Hear America Singing May 3 & 4, 2008 The Foster City Community Chorus and Heart & Soul held our our spring concerts, I Hear America Singing: A Celebration of America's Musical Heritage the first weekend in May. Audiences were treated to old favorites like "Shenandoah," "Georgia on My Mind," and "Bring Him Home," as well as some jazz, some swing, and we ended with "From Sea to Shining Sea." Watching and listening to Paul Hurst play "Rhapsody in Blue" was an extra-special treat.
We had the best turnout for a spring concert in our history. Hope you were among the supporters and, if you were, we thank you! You are encouraged to enter your comments about the concert in our Guest Book.
Meet Paul Hurst The Board of Directors of PMAA is delighted to announce that Paul Hurst will continue as our Musical Director for the 2008 seasons. Paul is a world-renowned harpist, pianist, and vocal coach. He recently moved to the Bay Area from Santa Fe, New Mexico, which created a unique opportunity for him to join us. He has extensive musical theater experience, appearing in more than 55 productions in Los Angeles and San Francisco, directing 15 shows, and acting as chorus coach for many others.
Paul started his professional career on piano at age 14 in the LA area. He began conducting orchestras at age 17 and took up the harp at age 19. In addition, Paul has been a church organist and led a community chorus for about 8 years in LA. He has students in the Bay Area as well as LA and Santa Fe. Paul has toured extensively in the U.S., Europe, and Japan, has produced 7 CDs and has accompanied some of the biggest names in the entertainment industry in Las Vegas.
You can read more about Paul at www.harpmusic.com (click on the "Music Studio Santa Fe" portion on the left side of screen). His musical interests range from medieval chants and madrigals to Broadway, jazz, and swing (he scoffs at a claim in one web site that he is the world's top-ranking jazz harpist).
Paul has kept his promise that rehearsals would be instructive, productive, and FUN. He prides himself on his patience and his rehearsals are described as "gentle."
Peninsula Choruses were Home for the Holidays December 1 and 2, 2007 Peninsula music lovers who were lucky enough to get tickets had an opportunity to hear the Foster City Community Chorus and Heart & Soul perform their 16th annual holiday concert, Home for the Holidays, on Saturday, December 1, and Sunday, December 2. The concerts were sold out both days!
This festive concert was directed by internationally acclaimed harpist, Paul Hurst, and included choral numbers ranging from the classics of Pergolesi to holiday favorites by Mel Torme, John Rutter, and Harry Simeone, done in baroque, spiritual, jazz, folk, swing, and traditional styles. Randall Thompson's "Frostiana," a series of Robert Frost Poems set to music, will also be part of this eclectic holiday program. A harp prelude featured Director Hurst. The mightly Reuter organ led the audience in a sing-along of Handel's "Hallelujah!" chorus and favorite carols. And there was a visit from Santa Claus, and a reception following each performance.
Support PMAA through eScrip!
PMAA is pleased to announce that it has been accepted to participate in the eScrip program. eScrip and partner merchants in the community reward customer loyalty by donating a percentage of purchases to participating organizations - one of them being PMAA. Some of the participating merchants include Safeway, Chevron, Andronico's, Cosentino's, Draeger's, Mollie Stone's, Pak 'N' Save, Von's, Carrow's Restaurants, Carl's Jr., Round Table Pizza, Lunardi's, Ducky's Car Wash, and Payless Shoe Source, just to name a few. This is a nationwide program, so even if you're not located in the San Francisco bay area, don't worry - there are lots of participating merchants in your area, too. Please visit www.eScrip.com to register your support for PMAA today. (We are listed as the "Peninsula Musical Arts Association," and our group ID number is 395834.) For more information on how to sign up, please visit our Support PMAA page. The eScrip program will allow PMMA to expand our mission of bringing quality music appreciation and education programs to the community. As always, your support is greatly appreciated!
