-
December 3rd Benefit Concert
2017 OPSA Benefit Concert at Pilgrim
Dr. Shinichi Suzuki was a Japanese violinist and humanitarian. Witnessing the destruction of his homeland due to the second World War, he formed a vision to help nudge the world toward peace through its children. Through music, Dr. Suzuki hoped to build noble hearts in children all around the world.
With this in mind, we produce an event each year that connects our students from Oak Park and surrounding areas to the larger world they live in. Last year, our students helped to raise money for the UNHCR (United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees) through their music. This year, our music students are collaborating with Heartland Alliance and Giving Artfully to help immigrant children currently in limbo and being held in detention centers in Chicago. OPSA students will be making keepsakes for the children there, writing cards of encouragement and also performing several events to help raise awareness of and funds for immigration challenges, especially with regards to children. Heartland Alliance will be the recipient of the funds we raise.
For the benefit concert, we will be collaborating with other Oak Park area musicians to create a global concert featuring music from around the world. Last year, we performed music from Syria, Lebanon, China, Romania, and more. This year, the concert will include special faculty performances, global music, and even a holiday sing along. Local Suzuki students from neighboring studios will join to play music together and hopefully make the world just a little more peaceful and beautiful.
Here are two pieces from our concert last year.
Video
Date and Time
Sunday Dec 3, 2017
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM CSTDecember 3, 2017
4p-6pLocation
Pilgrim Congregational Church
460 Lake Street Oak Park, IL
Fees/Admission
Free. Please donate to Heartland Alliance here: ?https://secure3.convio.net/ha/site/Donation2;jsessionid=00000000.app314a?df_id=3460&3460.donation=form1&mfc_pref=T&NONCE_TOKEN=E9D2E6E2492870DF7E1CA7AF65223AB4
Contact Information
Meg Lanfear
Send EmailTell a Friend