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Welcome! 
We at Central Florida Community Arts are excited to share our first newsletter with you! Here we can share up-to-the-minute information about the wonderful accomplishments and upcoming events happening in our organization, such as our choir and orchestra concerts, workshops, fundraisers and community partnership events where CFCA continuously gives back to the Central Florida community.
In September 2010, an idea emerged to create a cultural platform for every musician to join an artistic family and become part of an inspirational music experience. After months of planning, Central Florida Community Choir kicked off its first season with 150 members, presenting its inaugural concert, Salute to American Heroes, in May 2011. The choir's phenomenal success inspired us to create Central Florida Community Orchestra starting this August, and early next year we will kickoff a new children's and youth choir and musical theater program!
We could not have achieved these amazing accomplishments in less than one year without the dedication of our performers, the hard work of our devoted volunteer staff, and our shared vision to support the arts and community service in Central Florida. The future for Central Florida Community Arts couldn't be brighter!
We sincerely thank you for your support, and hope you will help spread the word to other singers and musicians, patrons of the arts, and charitable organizations around Central Florida by sharing this newsletter.
Joshua Vickery and Jonathan Cole
Co-Founders and Executive Directors
Central Florida Community Arts
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Vocal Workshop and Master Class
 Professional vocal coach and singer Diane Sheets is partnering with CFCA to provide the first in a series of Master Classes.
This workshop is an introduction to voice techniques developed from current, cutting-edge voice science and research. Novice and experienced singers alike will walk away with tools to immediately access new voice qualities (including belt and high-intensity singing), vocal power and stamina, all while understanding how to maintain good vocal health.
The cost is $35, and the event is open to the public.
Sat., August 6, 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM Harvest Bible Chapel 12120 Chase Rd, Windermere
REGISTER NOW | ABOUT DIANE SHEETS |
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Cabaret Night Fundraiser
Hosted by premier cabaret performer Andrea Canny, CFCA's hugely popular Cabaret Night Fundraiser returns for our second season! With two dozen performers eagerly lined up, we've made this a TWO-NIGHT EVENT just to squeeze in all this amazing talent!
In addition to Andrea, our phenomenal line-up includes vocalists Amy Martin Cole, Kurt von Schmittou, Jordan Tyler Squires, Ralynne Riggs, Cami Miller, and many more! Accompanying on keys will be John deHaas and Chris Leavy.
Each night will include unique performances and silent auction items. Join us both nights to experience all the fun!
Mon, August 8, and Tue, August 9, 7:00-10:00 PM "Put A Cork In It" wine bar 7339 West Sand Lake Road, Orlando $10 Donation at the Door |
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Ragtime: A Concert Musical
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August 13, 7:30 PM, and August 14, 2:00 PM
Wayne Densch Performing Arts Center
203 South Magnolia Avenue, Sanford
Central Florida Community Choir and the Seminole Repertory Theater present a concert-musical fundraiser for the Wayne Densch Performing Arts Center, presenting staged readings from an American Classic.
 Ragtime is not only a powerful portrait of life in turn-of-the-century America, but a relevant tale for today. Based on E.L. Doctorow's distinguished novel, the musical intertwines the stories of three extraordinary families as they confront history's timeless contradictions of wealth and poverty, freedom and prejudice, hope and despair, and what it means to live in America.
The Tony-winning score by Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty is just as diverse as the melting pot of America itself. It draws upon many musical styles from the ragtime rhythms of Harlem and Tin Pan Alley to the klezmer of the Lower East Side, from bold brass band marches to delicate waltzes, from up-tempo banjo tunes to period parlor songs and expansive anthems. |
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Fauré Requiem
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August 20, 7:00 PM
First Presbyterian Church of Maitland
341 North Orlando Avenue, Maitland
Central Florida Community Choir presents the first concert in our Summer Classical Series, Fauré Requiem, as arranged by John Rutter. Additionally, solos from French composers including Bizet, Lakmé and others will be performed.
This performance is free.
Donations at the door are sincerely appreciated.
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Perform With Us!
 CHOIR Whether you are a seasoned professional or just gleefully sing in the shower, we invite you to join Central Florida Community Choir. No audition necessary! For your convenience, rehearsals are held at three locations in West, Central, and East Orange County, so you may attend any one each week. Come to our Season Kickoff on August 15 to learn more!
Choir Season Kickoff, August 15, 7:00 PM First Alliance Church 3800 Lake Underhill Road, Orlando
 ORCHESTRA
We invite all instrumentalists to join the inaugural season of Central Florida Community Orchestra! If you are a proficient musician, this new artistic venture may be a perfect opportunity to perform with like-minded people and share your passion for music with the community. Come to our Season Kickoff on August 15 and learn more about this non-auditioned orchestra.
Orchestra Season Kickoff, August 15, 7:00 PM
First Alliance Church
3800 Lake Underhill Road, Orlando
CHILDREN'S and YOUTH PROGRAMS
Coming soon! We are very excited about plans for our children's and youth choirs and a musical theater program for our younger performers. Details will be announced as the planned kickoff in early 2012 approaches!
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Donations, Sponsors and Advertising
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As a non-profit organization, we depend on your generous donations, performance sponsorship and advertising to support our mission.
You can help us promote the performance arts throughout Central Florida and help us support fundraising for other charitable community partner organizations. Donations of any size are sincerely appreciated.
Sponsorship and advertising opportunities which reach thousands of our patrons, vendors, members, board and supporters are also available. Opportunities include program advertising space, web site banners, media recognition and much more!
See the Sponsor tab on our web site:
Contact Lesley Greenslade:
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Community Events
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In addition to our concert performances, the heartbeat of CFCA is to give back to our community, partnering with local non-profits and performing for their respective fundraisers.
Upcoming events include:
July 30, 7:30 AM Children of the Nations, Run for Africa 5K Winter Springs Town Center An ensemble from our choir will perform the National Anthem. December 3, 6:30 PM
Avalon Aglow
Avalon Park Amphitheater
Our choir will perform prior to the fireworks show.
For a complete listing, visit the Events tab on our web site:
If your organization would like to partner with CFCA, please contact Sharon Hegedus:
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Mailing List
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Central Florida Community Arts, Inc., is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.
A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING TOLL-FREE (800-435-7352) WITHIN THE STATE. REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL, OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE.
Artists' Circle is a publication of Central Florida Community Arts, Inc. (c) 2011
Issue 1, July 2011, Editors: Allan Bond Lisa Booth Sharon Hegedus |
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