A SEASON OF GRATITUDE

As we move into this final quarter of 2022, we acknowledge, with gratitude, our achievements and our future.

Please click the link below to enjoy as you continue reading.

Recommended listening: Touching music by legacy composer Ulysses Kay: "Joys and Fears" from the Film Score to "The Quiet One" (1948) 

IMPORTANT PROGRESS/DEVELOPMENTS

To all who’ve supported and nurtured this organization with your encouragement, best wishes and finances, a huge thank you is offered for/to:

• All generous donors – online & checks mailed!
• Our first ever Fundraiser host Anne Keeler who opened her elegant, warm home in Pacific Palisades to us with gracious hospitality – click here for pics. 
• Our publicist consultant Susan Von Seggren, who helped plan and manage our successful fundraiser and arranged for impressive coverage in some venerable publications - click the Press button under About on our site.
• Our Happenings mailer readers/supporters who open at a rate of 60%-plus – average rate is 20%.
• Our graphics designer and branding consultant Julie Ray who ensures that our online communications are appealing, professional and functionally effective – e.g. links to RSVP, Recommended listening, Instagram work smoothly.
• Our organizational development guide/sponsor and mentor team at USC…’s Olga Soloman, Hazel Owens
• All our 18 September Fundraiser guests, attendees and donors
• Guest pianist/composer BLK BOK (& management/PR) for mesmerising performance at our fundraiser. Instagram.
• Our 17 Dec venue/co-sponsor, Founder’s Church - Pat Gentry (Eisha Mason, who introduced us).
• Our assigned USC Keck Shool grad student Elizabeth Knoll (Masters In Public Health) for great admin & special needs consulting.
• Our guest pianist, composer and expert panelist for 17 Dec event, Maria Corley.

This expanding list is seemingly endless, thankfully, as we plan an exciting, rescheduled free inaugural event for 17 December - 4 to 6 pm, the Saturday before Christmas Eve, for a festive celebration as we go into the holidays! 

In closing,

Of the opera Omar, playing at the LA Opera - Music Center, I quote:

“…if you’ve never seen an opera,… you’ll find things you’ll enjoy and really love about Omar.” – Michael Abels, co-composer. 

Watch Omar Pre-Show Talk with Michael Abels and Dr. Tiffany Kuo