Join us for an in-depth and behind-the-scenes look at Soundscapes and the community it serves. Soundscapes is a nonprofit organization in Newport News, Virginia that uses music education and performance to strengthen social, emotional, creative, and critical thinking skills in young people from early elementary school through age 25. Programming is provided for free or on a sliding scale, making the benefits of music accessible to all. Learn more at soundscapes.org (http://soundscapes.org/).
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This compilation provides advice to our students directly from season two guests Andrea Warren, Rey Ramirez,, Gabe Diaz, Bob McKenna, Rebecca Kim, and Qedar Lewis.
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16 Jul 2024
Episode 5: Qedar Lewis
Qedar Lewis was one of the very first students to take part in Soundscapes in 2009, and he recently returned as a staff member at summer camp. Hear about his experience, and what advice he has for all current students!
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18 Jun 2024
Episode 4: Rebecca Kim
Rebecca Kim brings passion and a wealth of knowledge to her role as the Program Manager at Soundscapes' daily after-school program at Carver Elementary School. Learn what brought her to Soundscapes and why she has stayed with the organization for more than seven years.
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7 May 2024
Episode 3: Bob McKenna
Bob McKenna, President and CEO of the Virginia Peninsula Chamber, joins Carol to talk about the unique community where Soundscapes provides its programs. Hear all the reasons Bob believes Peninsula residents should be proud of their community, and find out which musician he listens to nearly every day!
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26 Mar 2024
Episode 2: Gabe Diaz
As a Soundscapes Board Member, Executive Director for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, and working professional musician, Gabe Diaz has lots to share around the teal table. Listen to hear about all of his roles, plus where to get great local tacos!
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13 Feb 2024
Episode 1: Dr. Andrea Warren
For the first episode of Season 2, Dr. Andrea Warren, President and CEO of the Virginia Symphony Orchestra, and Reynaldo Ramirez, Co-founder and Program Director of Soundscapes, join Carol Minter for a conversation filmed at the Ferguson Center for the Arts. Hear all about the two organizations' upcoming collaboration, and find out the surprising thing this episode's guests have in common!
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12 Feb 2024
Season 1 Recap
Season 2 premieres tomorrow! Listen to the season 1 recap now to catch up before Season 2 Episode 1 is released tomorrow.
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24 Oct 2023
Episode 10: Rahsheedah & Carlton
Carlton Morant is a fifth grade trumpet player in Soundscapes. He and his mother, Rahsheedah, talk about their family’s experience with the after-school music program, and why they decided to keep Carlton at Carver Elementary.
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19 Sept 2023
Episode 9: Student Intern Aaron Lin
Over the summer, Aaron Lin joined Soundscapes as a summer intern through the Bank of America Student Leader Program. Hear about his experience at Soundscapes, including the jobs he would most and least like to have!
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29 Aug 2023
Episode 8: Soundscapes Co-founders Anne Henry & Reynaldo Ramirez
Soundscapes Co-founders Anne Henry and Reynaldo Ramirez share stories from the earliest days of the organization. Learn what has been most rewarding about building Soundscapes from the ground up, and why Rey almost didn’t come back after the very first day!
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25 Jul 2023
Episode 7: Level 1 Supervisor Ciara Baker
Ciara Baker brings her passion and lifelong love of music to Soundscapes’ youngest students. Hear about her history with the program, her exciting new role, and her work with Carnegie Hall as a PlayUSA partner.
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20 Jun 2023
Episode 6: Mayor Phillip Jones
Mayor Phillip Jones is the youngest elected mayor of Newport News and he's already making a name for himself locally and nationally. Hear about his first six months in office, growing up in the area, and why he believes the arts are important in a thriving community.
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23 May 2023
Episode 5: Consultant John Dougherty
How does a nonprofit organization like Soundscapes decide it’s time to grow? Hear all about Soundscapes’ plans for expansion and what led to the decision from John Dougherty of Human Service Innovations!
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2 May 2023
Episode 4: Karma Carter & Emma Thomas
No one knows Soundscapes better than Karma Carter and Emma Thomas! The two high school seniors share their experience with Soundscapes as student employees and Peninsula Youth Orchestra musicians.
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4 Apr 2023
Episode 3: Congressman Bobby Scott
Congressman Bobby Scott joins Carol at the traveling teal table for a conversation at The American Theatre in Hampton, just before a Peninsula Youth Orchestra concert. Hear the big announcement Congressman Scott made during the concert and find out what it means for the future of Soundscapes!
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7 Mar 2023
Episode 2: Bobby BlackHat
Award-winning local blues legend Robert Walters, better known as Bobby BlackHat, talks with Carol about how he got started, why he loves to bring young musicians on stage, and an upcoming collaboration with Soundscapes. Don’t miss Bobby’s three rules for performers!
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7 Mar 2023
Episode 1: Intro with Joe Hamm
Executive Director Carol Minter sits down with Creative Content Manager Joe Hamm to explain the new Teal Table Talks video series. Listen to the end to hear the four rapid-fire questions we’ll be using to end every episode!
Would rather watch than listen? Find this series on our YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/soundscapeshr
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