GREETINGS and virtual hugs!

Contributions from individual supporters continue to be a core part of NewMusicWorks’ fiscal engine: about 80%. You have enabled us to deliver modern day and up-to-the-minute musical creations to Central Coast ears on an annual basis for 43 years. (In dog years, that’s about half a century!)

There are more composers of merit in Santa Cruz County than meets the ear. NewMusicWorks is dedicated to helping bring their work to area audiences — and beyond, whenever possible.

As we all emerge from lengthy hibernations, our senses rise in anticipation of interactive, creative experiences; ones that take place on terra firma, rather than virtually. Vaccine complicity and masks in place, we’ll meet you there!

NewMusicWorks’ 2021-22 in-person season is already in-motion, with “In C Outside” in our rearview mirror and Concert #2, “The Future is Female” just around the corner (on Jan. 22, 2022).

Might we say … your donations send huge ripples across our funding-pool. And in the wake of our organization’s most costly event ever, (IN C Outside), might you consider leaning in a bit more for your year-end contributions to NewMusicWorks.

To those of you who have helped us in the past, but can no longer afford to contribute, thank you and best of luck going forward. We are grateful for the support you have already provided!

Sincerely,

Philip Collins, Artistic Director Rico Saarni, Board Chair