Are the gray days of a Dayton winter leaving you in need of inspiration? Are cold temperatures making you wish for a smile on your face and some warm joy in your heart? Are your house-bound students yearning for cultural enrichment activities? The Dayton Performing Arts Alliance website might have just what you need! The […]
The Dayton Philharmonic youth orchestras have kept up a busy rehearsal schedule even with the many disruptions of COVID. The results of their hard work can now be enjoyed by us in a virtual, prerecorded format. Q the Music, a daily after-school orchestra program for students in grades 3-5 at Ruskin Elementary, has scheduled a […]
DPVA is deeply saddened by the loss of former president Doris Ponitz. Doris died Tuesday, December 1, 2020. She was a tireless volunteer in the Dayton community, giving her time and energy in furthering education and enriching the community culturally. She served as president of DPVA from 1981 – 1983. Her interest in music started […]
The Dayton Philharmonic Volunteer Association’s fall fundraiser is underway!! And we are nearly halfway to our $30,000 goal. With the money from this fundraiser, DPVA will continue to support the financial needs of the orchestra as it streams live and recorded performances for its many patrons and listeners. In addition, we will support the three […]
What an exciting update to pass along on the professional career of Brandon Patrick George! Brandon was last highlighted in a September article of DPVA Q-Notes. He is a Dayton area native, former member of the Dayton Philharmonic Youth Orchestra and former student of local flutist Virginia Miller. His professional career took off when he […]
DPVA is launching its fall fundraiser to support the Dayton Philharmonic! The goal is $30,000 and may be ambitious, but if everyone does their part, we can get there! Watch for more information arriving by mail soon! The DPO needs our financial support now more than ever as it streams live and recorded performances to […]
The DPVA Music Friend of the Year Award was once again presented at the Annual Meeting in June. This year’s recipient is Gloria Pugh. Gloria has worked closely with the Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra for nearly 40 years. She began in the 1980s as a volunteer and docent. Her talents and energy were soon tapped to […]
Winning one of DPVA’s concerto competitions or scholarships can be an amazing accomplishment for a young musician. It can help deepen that student’s interest in music and the arts as well as leading to opportunities for further developing musical skills and knowledge. It is especially satisfying to know that this early success often leads to […]
It’s never a surprise to find a DPVA member in the news. Our membership is full of talented, dedicated people who willingly offer their time in community service. Vivienne Himmel is one such member and her service to the Dayton area was recently highlighted in the Dayton Daily News. Vivienne was recognized as one of […]
Don’t Forget to… Renew your DPVA Membership Return your DPVA Membership Information form sent through the mail or register online for the 2020-2021 Membership Year. You and your membership in DPVA are key to us being DPVA Strong. It is more important than ever that we are there to support the DPVA mission! Renew today! […]
