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July 1, 2016

Comments for A Cause Takes on a Musical Note

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Comments for a Cause reveal day on the first of each month always makes me sing and today I am thrilled because the causes just keep getting better and better.  It amazes me how each month I am able to unearth the perfect cause to highlight and bring awareness to my readers of a charity or organization that may have been unknown. This month is no exception.shriners hospital

But first I have to highlight Shriners Hospitals for Children which was our June Comments for a Cause recipient.  I love all that this organization does for children and even had one reader comment how this organization helped a loved one.  Those testimonials are what make me smile, how about you?  This organization not only helps children heal it also is at the forefront of research and doing techniques and treatments that become the standard for many other hospitals all over the world. They specialize in several areas including burn care, orthopedics, cleft lip and palate and spinal cord injuries.

I am happy to announce that Chris and I will be making a donation of $143 to Shriners Hospitals for Children thanks to your comments during June.  I am happy to be able to do this and make a small donation that will make a difference.

Music is such a huge part of my life.  I have always been surrounded by music from my very early years until the present.  My parents loved music and loved a variety so I was exposed to it early on in my life.  I found a love of singing and even played percussion for a brief time in junior high until choral music won my heart.  I can not imagine a world without music.

Fast forward to present day and Chris and I find ourselves living in a magical place that supports music more than any other place we have lived.  We have attended our very first concert at the Brevard Music Center and I decided that it would be the perfect recipient for the July Comments for a Cause.

80th

This is the 80th year that the Brevard Music Center Summer Institute and Festival has been in existence and to say that it is a pretty big deal may be the largest understatement of the decade

80 Performances

10 Weeks

1 Spectacular Anniversary Celebration
Symphony. Opera. Pops. Jazz. Chamber. Bluegrass. | June-August 2016

400 students come to the institute every year. Their ages range from 14 years to 29 years.  They live and breathe music and work with a faculty of over 80 instructors.  They are exceptional and after their Brevard Music Center Summer Institute and Festival experience they are extraordinary.  Keith Lockhart,  Music Director of the Boston Pops and BBC Orchestra in London, is the critically acclaimed conductor and after hearing the symphony play with Amy Grant on Saturday night I was amazed beyond words.  I can not imagine how these students must feel with all of the talent that surrounds them in this beautiful setting.BMC

By donating to the Brevard Music Center  we will be encouraging young musicians and supporting their efforts.  Chris and I believe in the arts and this month we encourage you to take some time to leave some comments on It’s Just Life in an effort to raise some support for what we have decided is one of the very best things about living where we live.  For each comment made on the blog during July we will donate 50 cents.

The massive program book is the "Bible" for the BMC summer schedule.

The massive program book is the “Bible” for the BMC summer schedule.

Please watch the short video which will give you a glimpse into what this is all about. A side note is that this video is from last season and some of the upgrades have been made including the new acoustical setting for the stage area which are phenomenal. I think you will understand why we are so excited about making this our Comments for a Cause.

 
Happy early Fourth of July!  I am taking a few days off to be with the family and grand kitty and grandpuppy– see you back here on Tuesday for Teapot Tuesday.

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  1. Darlene
    July 01, 2016 at 07:25 am

    So pleased you were able to make a nice doantion to the Shriners Hospitals for Children, one of my favourte causes. I too love music and your local music centre sounds wonderful. Nice to be living in a place that appreciates music.

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  2. Jeni F.
    July 01, 2016 at 09:34 am

    Again, a great cause! Music programs really impacted my life growing-up and I am very grateful for being able to play in bands and sing in choirs.

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    1. Beth Ann Chiles
      July 01, 2016 at 07:28 pm

      Thanks, Jeni. It is such an amazing program and I can’t imagine what the students take away from it. And we get to rap the benefits!

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  3. Minnesota Prairie Roots
    July 01, 2016 at 10:56 am

    Growing up without access to the arts, I so appreciate having them available now. What a great cause. Thank you and Chris for your ongoing generosity.

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    1. Beth Ann Chiles
      July 01, 2016 at 07:21 pm

      This is really an amazing place. Beautiful as well. We are going to another concert this week and can’t wait–it is the Shanghai Quartet and Chris loves them. There are so many to choose from and the lawn seats are only $15 but we haven’t booked any of those yet.

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  4. Gibber
    July 01, 2016 at 04:50 pm

    Such talent. Have a great weekend. 🙂

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    1. Beth Ann Chiles
      July 01, 2016 at 07:19 pm

      Thanks, Gibber. There is a huge amount of talent!

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  5. Mary Ellen
    July 01, 2016 at 10:43 pm

    As a music teacher, I have always heard great things about Brevard. I have not been there but I have visited others and I always love outdoor concerts . Hope that is an option there, too .

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    1. Beth Ann Chiles
      July 02, 2016 at 08:11 am

      I love that you have heard about Brevard! I know that you have devoted your life to music and this is right up your alley. Some of the concerts are on the BMC campus and the pavilion is pretty open air so you can choose to sit on the lawn if you wish. That is probably one of the things we will try soon! Thanks for stopping by! Miss you!

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  6. Nancy Davis Kho
    July 02, 2016 at 10:26 am

    With a blog called “Midlife Mixtape” how could I resist? What a wonderful idea you have with Comments for a Cause – so cool. Brevard sounds like an amazing place and I’m glad to learn more about it!

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    1. Beth Ann Chiles
      July 02, 2016 at 10:27 am

      Nancy— your blog name is awesome!!!! Thanks so much for stopping by!!!! Can’t wait to read your blog as well!

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  7. Barbara
    July 02, 2016 at 12:43 pm

    What a great idea, Beth Ann! I admire the Shriners so much, they do great works. And anything to support the Arts is fine with me. Excellent!
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    1. Beth Ann Chiles
      July 02, 2016 at 01:14 pm

      Barbara– thanks so much for taking the time to stop by. I agree that the Shriners do amazing work. So happy to make a small donation.

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  8. Rorybore
    July 02, 2016 at 01:05 pm

    A very worthy cause!! It’s so great to see people supporting the Arts — it often is the first programs to get funding cut.
    I saw Amy Grant many many years ago and she was so amazing!!

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    1. Beth Ann Chiles
      July 02, 2016 at 01:13 pm

      Thank you! It is too often that funding gets cut. I love Amy Grant– have seen her several times.

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  9. Marci B
    July 02, 2016 at 02:28 pm

    Great video! Thanks for finding it!

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  10. Dianna
    July 02, 2016 at 04:12 pm

    Wow ! That’s amazing. What a wonderful cause; you just keep coming up with them, don’t you?

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  11. Dawn in MI
    July 03, 2016 at 08:51 am

    Anything to do with music and getting people involved and I’m in!

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  12. poemsandponderings
    July 04, 2016 at 12:58 pm

    Just a “note” to commend you on your choice for comments for a cause this month. It appears to be a worthy candidate. Keith Lockhart will again be leading the Pops tonight on the Esplanade. Also I must congratulate the Shriner’s Children’s Hospital for their good fortune last month.

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  13. Debby Carroll
    July 04, 2016 at 02:34 pm

    My first visit here, surely not the last. What a great concept, comments for a cause. And this one sounds wonderful. Nice work you do!

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    1. Beth Ann Chiles
      July 04, 2016 at 02:39 pm

      Thank you so much, Debbie! Welcome– it is great to meet you! Please come back often!

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  14. adela
    July 04, 2016 at 04:36 pm

    What a great cause. You’re so generous, Beth Ann. Tweeted too, in hopes of more comments.

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    1. Beth Ann Chiles
      July 04, 2016 at 04:47 pm

      Thanks so much, Adela! You rock!

      Reply
  15. josh
    July 06, 2016 at 02:58 pm

    A worthy cause as usual. Just watched the Boston Pops on the 4th along w/ the fireworks display. I suspect I’ll always regret that we never got a chance to go watch them when we lived there. D’oh! 🙂

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  16. Linda @ Over 60 Dating
    July 08, 2016 at 06:08 am

    Incredible cause, I have no idea how you pick them though, I’d be paralysed by choice!

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    1. Beth Ann Chiles
      July 08, 2016 at 07:14 am

      Thanks, Linda, for taking the time to leave comment. I have had quite a list of causes since 2011 and there always seems to be something worthy that pops up just when I am trying to pick a new one. Pleas know how much I appreciate you stopping by! You are making a difference.

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    […] Sometimes I find that the things that are offered locally that are free events are pretty amazing and I was grateful that I was able to take advantage of this event in particular.  I found a new favorite spot.   What have you stumbled upon recently that was an unexpected surprise like the Silvermont was for me?  Don’t forget that all comments count for our Comments for a Cause recipient this month –Brevard Music Center. […]

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