Chamber Orchestra of Puerto Vallarta Fundraiser and Wish List Alison Normanton - Rancho Limon
September 28, 2015

OEPV Fundraiser - You too can make a difference in the world! (Orquesta Escuela de Puerto Vallarta)

Just remembering the Open Mic fundraiser for the OEPV, Orchestra School of PV based in El Pitillal. Many of you have asked how you can sponsor and help grow this amazing facility which receives NO GOVERNMENT FUNDING! Please help us with whatever you can and if you have an instrument lurking in a corner of your house, needing a loving player, please let us have it! We can collect locally and we have a driver coming to Bucerias from Vancouver in October, willing to bring instruments to us! Thank you ....

The OEPV is a community action program that helps develop musicians with the intention of expanding their outlook and forming a better community within the city. It's the only music program in PV with a rigorous and extensive music development which assures their students a chance at competing with graduates of the best music conservatories and schools. We work with an academic calendar schedule comprised of three levels of ensembles: Band and Orchestra I (initial level), Band and Orchestra II (intermediate level) and Chamber Orchestra (advanced) along with working alongside move developed programs as well.

A music schools primary focus is based on the fundamental development of the musicians individual understanding and skill and incorporating them into the larger sound. The musical development of the youth is focused on building that community and not just the individuals. the OEPV also aims to expose and develop the community consciousness and awareness of culture through music for the betterment of the city. The development of the work at the school is natural, progressive and builds community as well allowing the more advanced students a chance to help their classmates as well.  The students are split in sections and musical family lies by instrument and are tutored by masters specializing in their specific instrument area. That way they learn directly and are better able to fit into the collective cohesion of a productive orchestra. Learning to play together develops their discipline, communication and collaboration skills between all the members. A system like this gradually helps to eliminate racial, class, educational or social prejudices by allowing kids from all walks of life to work side by side.

The OEPV project looks to, among other things, develop better citizens within all walks of life. It's a project that aims to develop better leaders committed and consistent in their respect of their city. Along those lines the project aims to give back to the community, making PV a more attractive place for everyone. This is accomplished through festivals, concerts, benefits and media attention which all point towards continual public awareness.

The work breaks into three principal groups: the beginners, intermediate and the advanced. The last two work together in an orchestra which in a few years will develop into a community symphonic orchestra. Each group, based on their musical ability, develops methods and works on music appropriate for their level. The project works with kids from 8-22 years with and without previous musical experience. In the case of someone who has no musical background they simply start with the beginner class and work their way up like everyone else.  The students of the school work by section and once a week a full rehearsal with everyone is present. Each student receives personal feedback and instruction from a maestro in their instrument to improve their technique and development. Weekly classes are available on music theory for e more advances students which helps them better understand and play their own music. Te school follows a quarterly academic calendar and at the end of each cycle they evaluate each student and reform their progress based on their individual development.

If you have a second hand instrument or art supplies of any kind that you can donate to the MAC project we would be very grateful to receive them please. If you know anyone traveling down this season who may be able to bring / donate instruments please spread the word. If you have the desire to donate money to our non-profit OEPV (Orchestra School of PV) please contact us via email at rancholimon@gmail.com or by cellular phone at (322) 102-0382. Visit the OEPC Fundraiser at Go Fund Me.

We also need a little help with new or second hand supplies, or part packets, of the following items for the kids Arts and Music club being held on Fridays at Colegio Salzman. If you are able to assist, please email rancholimon@gmail.com. We can collect or arrange for items to be received at the Colegio during club hours, 3:00 - 5:00 pm Fridays. Thank you very much.

Wish List for Arts and Crafts projects supplies:

Arts and crafts lovers might have some of these things in their attics or a good place to find them are garage sales, 2nd hand stores or bazaars, it does not need to be new or complete.

• Brown paper in roll to draw big format drawings
• Brown cardboard in rolls to make picture frames and small boxes
• Color Chalks, pastel bars of different sizes ( to draw in  chalkboards and in cement floors)
• Play Dough and plasticine
• Washable color markers.
• Assorted colors art and crafts tissue paper and thicker paper to make paper flowers and piñatas
• Roll of arts and crafts wire to make paper flowers
• Paper bags in different sizes
• Brown paper tape
• Ribbons in roll to make ribbons and decorate boxes, frames, fabric dolls, etc.
• Stitching needles and threads
• Wool or acrylic thread for knitting and making the hairs of puppets
• Buttons and pieces of fabrics, ribbons, to make stitched quilts, puppets, dolls
• Carving tools for children for play dough and plasticine
• Painting Brushes of different sizes and shapes
• Plastic paint pallets or plastic ice trays to mix colors
• Disposable Calligraphy pens of different sizes and colors
• White glue
• Crayons of different sizes and colors
• Cardboard in assorted colors and sizes to frame drawings and decorate
• Wrapping paper, gold, silver, xmas, halloween, etc...

MUCHISSIMAS GRACIAS!

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