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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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Something's Coming on May 2 and 3!
Come hear the Foster City Community Chorus and Heart & Soul perform their 18th annual spring concert, “Something’s Coming!” at 3 p.m. on Saturday, May 2, and Sunday, May 3, at Transfiguration Episcopal Church in San Mateo. This festive, family-friendly concert by the combined choruses of the Peninsula Musical Arts Association will include choral numbers ranging from the classics of Haydn and Vecchi to favorites by Harry Belafonte, John Rutter, Hoagy Carmichael, and Cole Porter, done in baroque, spiritual, jazz, folk, swing, and traditional styles. The program includes the premiere performance of a choral suite of “West Side Story” arranged by Musical Director Paul Hurst for the combined chorus. Haydn’s “Te Deum” showcases the groups' versatility. Harp, woodwinds, flute, strings, and brass will also be featured throughout the concert.
Tickets are $18 in advance from your favorite singer, by calling (650) 513-5522, or by sending an e-mail to boxoffice@peninsulamusicalarts.org. Tickets are $20 at the door. Purchase your ticket today to avoid disappointment!
Benefit Concert - Sunday, May 17 The Foster City Community Chorus and Heart & Soul invite you to enjoy listening to our amazing Musical Director, Paul Hurst, perform on harp and piano. While Paul is enchanting you with his music, you can munch on tempting snacks and bid on your favorite items in our silent auction. Purchase a raffle ticket and maybe you'll be a lucky winner! Funds raised from this event will help pay for the choral work Paul is writing for the Peninsula Musical Arts Association. We will perform this new commissioned work next spring and need funds for Paul's efforts in writing and arranging the work for the orchestra, as well as the cost of putting on the performance. Details about that concert will be posted here as soon as they are available.
The benefit concert will be on Sunday, May 17 at 4:00 p.m. at College Heights Church, 1150 W. Hillsdale Blvd., San Mateo. The suggested donation is $30. For more information, please call (650) 513-5522, or send an e-mail to boxoffice@peninsulamusicalarts.org.
Meet Paul Hurst The Board of Directors of PMAA is delighted to announce that Paul Hurst will continue as our Musical Director for the fourth season. 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."
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!
