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ASCAP Opens Doors, Aspires Students to Become Songwriters, Composers

WASHINGTON, CT (March 16, 2004) - ASCAP, The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers, awarded the Devereux Glenholme School with a $4,500 grant in February 2003. The grant supported the Artist in Residence program, as well as, workshops that introduced students to songwriting, lyric creation, and musical performances. Devereux Glenholme will host two Master Teaching Artists in March, which will be supported by the ASCAP Foundation grant: Mike Kachuba, beginning March 9th and the Armstrong Chamber Concerts on March 24th.

The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) Foundation, established in 1975, is a publicly supported charitable organization dedicated to supporting American music creators and encouraging their development through music education and talent development programs. An on-going emphasis of the Arts within the academic and residential programs at Devereux Glenholme expands student engagement and interest in music by offering practical, inspirational contact with musicians. The ASCAP Foundation grant has afforded Arts Residency opportunities to the children with the following Master Teaching Musicians:
· David Darling - World Class Cellist
· John Marshall - Percussion Education workshop series
· Mike Kachuba - Folk musician (March 9, 18, 23, 24, 25th)
· Armstrong Chamber Concerts - Musical performance and workshops (March 24th)

Upcoming master musician, Mike Kachuba, specializes in Folk music performance and song writing residencies. Enhanced with 14 years of experience as a classroom teacher, Kachuba is able to share stories of historical figures and events to students during performances and workshops. Kachuba will be teaching five times at the Devereux Glenholme School from Tuesday, March 9th through Thursday, March 25th.

The Armstrong Chamber Concerts will be visiting Devereux Glenholme on Wednesday, March 24th from 4-5 p.m. Armstrong Chamber Concerts is a non-profit organization from Washington Depot which offers music of the highest quality. Featuring world-renowned artists, the Armstrong Chamber Concerts look to expand the interest in and knowledge of chamber music through performance and education.

The Devereux Glenholme School is grateful for the generous $4,500 grant from the ASCAP Foundation and would like to invite you to witness the benefits these funds provide to our unique student population. Please feel free to call to receive more details regarding Mike Kachuba and the Armstrong Chamber Concert's upcoming Artists in Residence.