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They’re Tapping Their Feet, Anyway.

June 11, 2025/0 Comments/in Staccato/by Judlyne Lilly

Another Austin, Texas arts organization has lost its NEA grant.

However, the Tapestry Dance Company is taking it, in as much stride as possible.

Instead of their annual 3 day tap extravaganza, the Soul 2 Sole Festival, they are holding a one-day event.

Acia Gray, the Executive Artistic Director and Co-Founder of the Tapestry Dance Company, says they are treating the Tap Jam as a fundraiser for 2026 including their silent auction.

They are also hoping the event on June 18^th will act as a salve for the tap-dancing community.

The Texas International Piano Festival in South Korea

June 6, 2025/0 Comments/in Staccato/by Judlyne Lilly

This is a very exciting time for the Texas State International Piano Festival. They are holding this year’s event in Seoul, South Korea. It is the first time they will be “off campus” for the 15 year old competition.

It’s usually held at Texas State University in San Marcos, but it’s always been a dream of the co-founder Dr. Jason Kwak and some of his colleagues, Dr. SungEun Park and Dr. Martin Kesuma to hold the competition in Seoul.

The Texas State International Piano Festival gets underway June 24^th and runs until July 6^th.

More Orchestras Focus on Health Care For Their Musicians

May 30, 2025/0 Comments/in Staccato/by Judlyne Lilly

An increasing number of orchestras are taking it upon themselves to ensure the health of their musicians. They’re setting up a program called physio toolkit. The latest is the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic in the UK.

Dr. John Chong, one of the founders of the Performing Arts Medicine Association or PAMA, in Canada says musicians face a number of specialized ailments that doctors don’t always see.

This comes just as HAAM The Health Alliance for Austin Musicians is celebrating its 20^th anniversary annual member event. They’re offering free health and wellness services and other perks. It’s on June 17^th.

They’re Tapping Their Feet, Anyway.

The Texas International Piano Festival in South Korea

More Orchestras Focus on Health Care For Their Musicians

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