Academy of Music

12/03/2024

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Please join us today to celebrate the powerful impact of music education at GreenSpring International Academy of Music on children and youth. Your support can transform lives—together, we can make a meaningful difference through the power of music.

GreenSpring's mission is simple:

It is dedicated to delivering high-quality, accessible music education and performance opportunities to children and youth, regardless of their financial circumstances or disabilities.

Giving is easy, and every gift makes a big difference. Thank you!

The moment a student finds their instrument, there are no more words. Their language becomes the notes that they play. And how they make music expresses who they are. At GreenSpring International Academy of Music, we believe in the transformat...

10/15/2024

We are incredibly proud of our latest recording, "2K+," and would be so grateful if you would consider it or spread the word about a GRAMMY® nomination for "Best Instrumental Composition." The culmination of a remarkable journey, harp ensemble directors Lynnelle Ediger (USA), Claire Jones (UK), and composer Chris Marshall (UK) released the album "2K+" showcasing the combined talents of their respective harp ensembles playing 2,000 plus (2K+) strings: the American Youth Harp Ensemble, the Shenandoah Conservatory Harp Department, and the Claire Jones Harp Ensemble. What makes this project truly extraordinary is the combined talents of 35 extraordinary young concert harpists in Abbey Road's Studio 2, a first in the studio's storied history. Composer Chris Marshall arranged nine bespoke pieces for the collaboration and one original composition, Andalucia, written specifically for this project. We would be so grateful if you helped us spread the word!

Email from The HARPS Foundation Abbey Road Recording For Your Grammy® Consideration "BEST INSTRUMENTAL COMPOSITION" Hello Friend! We are incredibly proud of our latest recording, "2K+," and would be s

03/26/2024

Once-in-a-lifetime concert! Claire Jones, the former Royal Harpist to HRH King Charles, will visit and perform in Richmond on Sunday, April 7, 2024, at 2:00 pm at St. John's United Church of Christ, 503 Stuart Circle, Richmond, VA 23220. Claire will be joined by Chris Marshall, composer and percussionist, and the GreenSpring Youth Harp Ensemble for the U.S. debut of their collaborative Abbey Road album. The concert will feature well-known tunes from the worlds of film, classical, Broadway, and traditional folk music. Tickets are available at greenspringmusic.org.

03/07/2024

Hello Richmond friends,

This year, GreenSpring celebrates its 25th anniversary! We are excited to reach this incredible milestone AND to invite you to our spring concert series! Over the years, our concert series has evolved into a one-of-a-kind music offering in the region with a reputation for world-class, accessible, personable, and inspiring performers. We are looking forward to seeing you soon!

03/04/2024

Maryland friends,

You are invited to GreenSpring's 2024 Maryland Spring Concert Series. We have a fantastic lineup of world-class soloists, ensembles, and prize-winning young musicians who are the future of music. All concerts are free and will take place in the historic community of Utica, MD, at St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church.

Please mark your calendar for the first spring concert on Saturday, March 23rd, at 2:00 pm. For this Shenandoah Spotlight, I promise you'll be amazed by the talent and versatility of these young musicians. On Saturday, April 6th, at 2:00 pm, we'll welcome UK-based Claire Jones, the former Royal Harpist to King Charles and renowned composer-percussionist Chris Marshall, back to Utica. In the program's second half, they will be joined by my Shenandoah Conservatory harp students for the US launch of the CD we recorded together in Abbey Road Studios, London, in 2022. The season continues with the dazzling talent of professional flutist Sarah Haines, who will be presenting the "Fantastic Flute" on Sunday, April 14th at 2:00 pm. It concludes with "Fast Fingers and Fancy Footwork" featuring organist and harpist Anna Smith on Sunday, June 16th at 2:00 pm.

The concerts are free! In lieu of tickets, a free-will offering will be collected to support the concert series and GreenSpring's music education programs. Please join us and bring your friends to these memorable concerts.

12/07/2023

It makes you smile and dance- Our NEW Abbey Road CD!

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12/07/2023

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12/05/2023

The GreenSpring Harp Ensemble & GreenSping Choristers present: Making Spirits Bright! Annual Holiday Concert. Sunday, December 10th, 2:00 pm, St. John's United Church of Christ, 503 Stuart Circle, Richmond, VA 23220. A favorite Richmond holiday tradition, these young musicians will enthrall concert-goers with their performance of beloved holiday classics. Tickets are $20/adults, $10/seniors and students, and $5/children. Tickets are available on the website- www.greenspringmusic.org. For more information, call 804-837-9355.

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Celebrate the Holidays with GreenSpring     The GreenSpring Harp Ensemble & GreenSping Choristers present Making Spirits Bright! Annual Holiday Concert     Sunday, December 10th, 2:00 pm St. John's Un

11/28/2023

Exciting News!

Give the Gift of Music   Dear Friend, Today is —a global day to celebrate the power of collective generosity. Exciting News! Thanks to a generous donor, all contributions to GreenSprin

11/28/2023

Give the Gift of Music   Dear Friend, Today is —a global day to celebrate the power of collective generosity. Exciting News! Thanks to a generous donor, all contributions to GreenSprin

11/28/2023

Today is —a global day to celebrate the power of collective generosity.

Exciting News! Thanks to a generous donor, all contributions to GreenSpring Foundation up to $2,500 will be matched through 12/31/2023. That means your generosity will have double the impact! So, today isn’t the only day to give, but it sure is a good one!

At GreenSpring, we are dedicated to offering high-quality, accessible music programming and performance opportunities for all children and youth, regardless of financial means or disability, utilizing music as a catalyst for personal growth, community service, and social change.

Whether you are donating for the first time or have given generously before, thank you! Your support means the world to us. No donation is too small, and every dollar counts. Remember, any gift made today will be doubled!

Donate online: https://greenspringmusic.networkforgood.com/projects/132239-main-giving-page

Thank you!

Give the Gift of Music   Dear Friend, Today is —a global day to celebrate the power of collective generosity. Exciting News! Thanks to a generous donor, all contributions to GreenSprin