Sarasota Music Conservatory Presents a Piano Marathon
The Sarasota Music Conservatory (SMC), local nonprofit organization, is excited to announce its upcoming Piano Marathon, a special fundraising event on Saturday, October 19, 2024, from 11am to 5pm at the Conservatory Recital Hall, 323 Central Avenue., Sarasota, FL 34236. This community event is open to the public free of charge, and guests are welcome to drop in for any portion of the six-hour musical extravaganza or stay for the entire day! A post-marathon celebration will takes place at 5pm for those who can attend.
The Piano Marathon will showcase Sarasota Music Conservatory’s newly acquired Kawai grand piano, with performances by Conservatory students, faculty, and friends. The six one-hour sessions will feature a mix of solo and collaborative performances, including a special performance and masterclass provided by Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota, and featuring guest artists Bobby Nunes (oboe), Stephanie Block (viola), and Clare Longendyke (piano).
In addition to the day’s musical offerings, we are thrilled to announce a generous matching gift of $2,500 that kickstarts our fundraising efforts. Our goal for the event is to raise $6,500 to cover the remaining cost of our new Kawai grand piano. Patrons are invited to support the cause by underwriting an hour of the program with a $500 donation, or by sponsoring a student performer with a donation of any amount.
“We are so proud that The Sarasota Music Conservatory now has four fine grand pianos,” says Léna Cambis, executive director of The Sarasota Music Conservatory. “Each piano enhances the educational opportunities available to our students. The Piano Marathon celebrates this achievement while raising the funds needed to support the Conservatory’s continued growth and excellence in music education in downtown Sarasota,” she says.
For those unable to attend but interested in contributing to the Piano Marathon, donations can be made at SarasotaMusicConservatory.org/sponsorship or by sending gifts directly to the Sarasota Music Conservatory, 323 Central Avenue, Sarasota, FL 34236.
Sarasota Music Conservatorya 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to providing the highest standard of music education and performance programs to the children of our community. Sarasota Music Conservatory is dedicated to providing the highest standard of music education and performance programs to our community. Through private lessons, masterclasses, recitals, and interactions between world-class professional musicians and aspiring young talents, we proudly bring the only Music Conservatory to Southwest Florida. SMC strives to create an environment of excellence in educational, artistic, and cultural programs that celebrates diversity and embraces individuals of all races, ethnicities, genders, abilities, and socio-economic backgrounds. SMC is committed to make a positive and lasting impact on the lives of our students and the cultural landscape of our community. Sarasota Music Conservatory • 323 Central Avenue, Sarasota, FL 34236 • 941-726-3020 • sarasotamusicconservatory.org
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