BMC flute faculty member Amy Porter shares pointers and stories on her new podcast, which features a wide range of topics valuable for anyone interested in music. Recent episodes include entrepreneurial tips, interviews with special guests, and a series on performance therapy. Listen for free on a variety of platforms.

BMC guest artist Garrick Ohlsson was set to open the 2020 season on June 25. Instead, we are thrilled to share this recital from March 14, streamed live from the Kaufmann Concert Hall in New York City. The concert program includes Beethoven’s Piano Sonata No. 11 in B-Flat Major, Prokofiev’s Piano Sonata No. 6 in A Major, Chopin’s Impromptu No. 2 and Six Études from Op. 25, and a special Rachmaninoff encore.

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Selected past performances by BMC orchestras, faculty, and guest artists on YouTube, SoundCloud, and Open Air Brevard.

MENDELSSOHN Piano Trio No. 1 in D minor
I. Molto allegro ed agitato
Corinne Stillwell, violin • Jonathan Spitz, cello
Michael Chertock, piano
Recorded live on July 22, 2019,
at Ingram Auditorium in Brevard, NC.

Selected past performances by BMC orchestras, faculty, and guest artists on YouTube, SoundCloud, and Open Air Brevard.

STRAUSS Don Juan
Brevard Sinfonia • Matthias Bamert, conductor
Recorded live on July 20, 2013,
at the Whittington-Pfohl Auditorium in Brevard, NC.

Learn about music printing techniques through time including woodblock, lithography, and more.

The Violin Channel recently caught up with violinists and www.intermissionsessions.com wellness coaches Elena Urioste and Melissa White to get their advice on some simple physical exercises that every string player should be doing to stay physically and mentally healthy – during quarantine and beyond …

Violinists Elena Urioste & Melissa White share 10 essential, daily stretches for musicians.

Che Apalache is a four-man string band based in Buenos Aires with members from Argentina, Mexico and the United States. Their cleverly crafted “latingrass” evokes images from Appalachia to the Andes.

Argentinian-American string band Che Apalache performs bluegrass with a unique twist.

In addition to his role as the BMC Artistic Director, Keith is the Conductor of the Boston Pops Symphony Orchestra. Here, Keith discusses working with composer John Williams and recreating the music of Star Wars. The featured performance is of the main title from Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope, with Williams conducting the orchestra during its 1993 Japan Tour.

This scavenger hunt includes over 20 service ideas that you can do from the comfort of your home or backyard! Many of these activities are family friendly, require minimal supplies, and can be completed at your leisure. To participate in our Service in your Family Friendly Neighborhood Scavenger Hunt, please respond to this opportunity to RSVP. Once you have submitted your response, you will receive a Scavenger Hunt PDF with additional resources for specific projects via email. Please ensure the email associated with your Hands on Greenville account is up to date, that is how we will send these activities!

As you are getting your “Hands on Greenville” from home, don’t forget to snap some pictures of yourself and your family serving and enter our Photo Submission contest! To submit your photos, email us at [email protected] or share on social media with #HandsOnGreenville2020

If you have any questions or concerns, Please reach out to Susan Wilson or Jacqueline Fischer.

https://www.scdhec.gov/infectious-diseases/viruses/coronavirus-disease-2019-covid-19/covid-19-screening-testing-sites

In May 2020, DHEC announced a statewide testing strategy to gain a better understanding of the prevalence of COVID-19 among all South Carolinians. Expansive testing helps us to quickly identify hot spots, catch outbreaks before they spread, and indicate where resources are most needed. Learn more about the South Carolina Statewide Testing Plan for COVID-19 here.

The list below is intended to help provide information about the known locations of various COVID-19 test sampling sites and does not constitute endorsement by DHEC. There may be additional sites that offer test sampling that are not included. The status of listed sites is subject to change (may no longer perform COVID-19 testing services).

Interested in organizing a COVID-19 testing event? Learn about planning a community testing event here. Please email [email protected] for more information, or to request a change to a current event or testing site.

Richland and Clarendon county residents can dial 911 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Fridays to be connected to a non-emergency Community Paramedic service that will assist individuals in getting tested for COVID-19. For medical emergencies, dial 911 any time.

The Greenville Free Medical Clinic

is an integral part, the safety net, of the health care delivery system in the Greenville community. For thirty years, it has been our mission to promote wellness by providing compassionate, quality medical and dental care, health education and prescription medications without charge to eligible low-income uninsured Greenville County residents.

Mission

To promote wellness and to provide caring, quality primary medical care and dental services, health education and prescription medications without charge to eligible low-income uninsured Greenville County residents.

Northwest Crescent Free Clinic

In Building A of the Northwest Crescent Child and Family Center

925 North Franklin Road,
Greenville, SC  29617

Voice Messages only:  (864) 232-1470 x 60

This location offers primary medical care on Thursdays only.

Registration begins at 1:00 pm

UPDATE: The Spartanburg County Public Libraries In-Person events and programs are cancelled through August 31.

Video of the Week Maestro Keith Lockhart leads the Brevard Concert Orchestra in a performance of the Vaughan Williams Symphony No. 2, “A London Symphony.” IV. Finale