INTAKE founder and Native Instrument Academy featured in Stamford Plus Magazine, Summer

2013 Edition. Cover page courtesy of the

Stamford Plus Magazine.

INTAKE is committed to the long-term sustainability of our programming. In addition to the strong collaborative partnership with the Stamford Public Schools, INTAKE works to secure additional support from local funders and national foundations and corporations that are

committed to youth development and education, and education through music.

Sustainability

Maureen Pavia, ChairStamford Gives Back. Stamford, CT

Yohanna Escamilla, Vice-Chair

Studio Arte, Norwalk, CT

Isis S. Euceda, TreasurerConnecticut Homecare, Stamford, CT

Diego López-Vega, Secretary

Media Partnership Company, Norwalk, CT

Afa S. DworkinThe Sphinx Organization, Detroit, MI

Angelica DurrellIntake Organization, Stamford, CT

Eric Rice

University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT

Robert StephensUniversity of Connecticut, Storrs, CT

Jennifer WiesnerStudio Arte, Norwalk, CT

Pedro LazoEcuadorian Civic Center of Lower Fairfi eld

County. Stamford, CT

Cynthia R. CalderónCentral CT State University. New Britain, CT

Richard MocciaCity of Norwalk Mayor. Norwalk, CT

Lisa PetnoNorwalk Youth Symphony. Norwalk, CT

Laura MesiteHarvard University. Cambridge, MA

Board of AdvisorsStephen Perry

Xerox Corporation and Solutions 2442Stamford, CT

Phillip Berns

Attorney, Stamford, CT

Clodomiro FalcónLa Guia Hispana, Stamford, CT

Norma Rodríguez-ReyesLa Voz Hispana de CT Newspaper, Stamford, CT

Roberto ColónSSARIS Absolute Return Investments. Wilton, CT

Stanford ThompsonPlay on, Philly! Philadelphia, PA

Honorary BoardAaron P. Dworkin

Sphinx Organization. Detroit, MI

Gabriela Lena FrankBerkeley, CA

Tania LeónNew York, NY

Paco GodoySiboney Productions. Quito, Ecuador

Native Instrument AcademyWe are committed to preserving and passing on classical music and native instruments to people from multiple cultures by educating and bringing our communities together.

How does classical music and native instruments fi t together?Hearing Mozart in a native instrument is important, as it is a native expression and ‘takes’ on the classics. In our travels, we have asked musicians to play classical music and they’ve played traditional music from their countries.

DiscoveryIt’s all about cultural perspectives. We have found that when multiple cultures engage in classical music of the western world, their willingness to share each other’s historic depth yields to a better understanding. The blending of these cultures helps us understand the position that music plays in our lives as well as its role in the mainstream culture.

Our mission is to improve the quality of life for opportunity youth by providing access to quality classical music education through the use of native instruments that represent diverse cultural backgrounds.

We strive to increase learning proficiency through educational and learning programs that leverage the discipline of classical music, and addressing our community audiences through public performances, community outreach events, and cultural advocacy.

Education is the push, learning is the pullThe INTAKE learning experience is a skill-oriented process that yields results in self-identity, personal discipline, academic improvement, improved English language skills, multicultural perspectives, community citizenship and ambassadorship. Family participation is an outcome and opportunity that music provides. It pulls parents as witness to the learning process and they become engaged in supporting the native instrument learning process. This in turn enriches the student’s desire to be more successful and for parents to better understand the system, and the educational and integrative process that we are going through.

We envision a world where classical music is relevant to people of all cultural backgrounds and represents the diverse communities it serves.

Save your seats at our upcoming concerts and join us in our next musical discovery!

Please send your donation to:INTAKE ORGANIZATION

400 Main Street, Suite 510, Stamford, CT 06901

INTAKE is a 501c3 non-profit organization. All donations are tax-deductible. We look forward to hearing back from you.

CONTACT US: 203-952-3762info@intakemusic.org / www.intakemusic.org

Dear friends and members of the INTAKE family,

Welcome to the INTAKE Organization! We couldn’t be happier that you have joined our family.

In 2011, the INTAKE Native Instrument Academy was just a dream, and thanks to supporters like you, today we are here, making it a reality. When I look at what we have accomplished, I see a horizon that is broad and bountiful for what INTAKE can achieve.

With our new initiative to expand our core educational program, our international and local efforts to better reflect our diverse demographics, INTAKE is here to make a significant contribution to our community. All of this is possible thanks to YOU!

The transformative stories of people finding refuge in classical music are evidence of the long-lasting impact that we can achieve, in preserving our cultural backgrounds and maintaining our native ‘voices’ alive. Working different frameworks to fit within our mission is an exciting challenge, when most of our students are part of the school’s English Language Learners program and are waiting for the opportunity to acquire a musical skill, get a quality education, prepare for college, and become better citizens. We are very grateful for the direct support from our corporate, individual, artistic, educational, family and cultural partners who make our programs possible.

Thanks again for joining us in educating our youth and the communities in which we live and work on. I am very much looking forward to speaking with you about the profound impact that your support can and will have in the people we serve and care for!

Warmly,

Angélica DurrellINTAKE Founder and Artistic Director

How to support:• CORPORATE SPONSORSHIP• DONATE• VOLUNTEER• GIVE ONLINE• TRANSFORM A PERSON’S LIFE

ECUADOR“Compadre Huashayo”

Grammy-award winning composer Gabrie-la Lena Frank wrote a piece for a 38-mem-ber professional Orchestra of Native instruments (Orquesta de Instrumentos Andinos) from Quito, Ecuador. This concert premiere was recognized among the nation’s top three cultural events for the year 2012. PBS documen-tary scheduled for Spring 2014.

PERUIn 2013, INTAKE was invited to join the delegation of Miss Latina Connecticut, to conduct social works in the small village of Huachinga. INTAKE conducted pro-grammatic research that led to meetings with the Cusco Symphony, the United States Embassy in Lima, and other tradi-tional ensembles that have enriched our repertoire.

CHILEAlturas Duo, inaugural

Artists-in-residenceCharango and guitar are the perfect blend for our artists-in-residence. Their eclectic repertoire ranges from a Bach minuet played by the charango, and other traditional Chilean pieces that our artists have learned by ear during their many travels.

NEXT: GUATEMALA, 2014

Created to reflect and address our larg-est diaspora community, from Guatema-la, currently residing in Stamford, CT.

‘Marimba, the national sound of Guatemala’ is supported in part by the National Association of Latino Arts and Cultures and the Ford Foundation through a grant from the NALAC Transnational Cultural Remittances Grant Program.

• 8,000 audience members (INTAKE’s concerts)

• Filled Norwalk Concert Hall to capacity

• Engaged 700 students from ages 5-21 in our educational workshops at various educational venues

• Our graduating classes from the Native Instrument Academy 2011 to 2013 totaled 80 students

• Reached 20,000 readers per week

via our coverage in written, video, and audio media

• Initiated major partnerships with established institutions in Stamford, Norwalk, New Haven and internationally

February• Board of Directors hosts

ethnic outfits fashion show. 700+ attendants

• INTAKE Founder named cultural ambassador for the cities of Riobamba, Ecuador and Norwalk, Connecticut

March 8 and 9• Students appear in concert

for the first time• Annual International Women’s

Day concerts in New Haven and Stamford

• Stamford Mayor’s Community Arts Partnership Grant

May• Second Anniversary concert

featuring Guatemalan marimba repertoire

• Travels to Huachinga, Peru to conduct programmatic research

• Acquired native Peruvian instruments (see text, p.2)

June• Stamford Plus magazine

features article and cover page picture. Bill Squier, author

• Featured in Sphinx Organization’s “Artist Spotlight” newsletter

• Participated in National Mariachi Conference held in Las Vegas, NV

July• Launch Native Instrument

Academy expansion initiative• NALAC (National Association of

Latino Arts and Cultures) admits INTAKE Founder into Leadership Institute. ARTE Inc. of New Haven, CT supports efforts

and matches scholarship

September• National grant from NALAC

to travel and transcribe music from Guatemala (see text, p.3)

• Partnership with US Embassy in Guatemala, reflecting Stamford’s largest immigrant population

Fall• Initiate engagement for

additional educational sites

• December 7, 7PM. Stamford Palace Theater Debut. Next Generation Concert partnership

2014:• March 22, 7PM. Norwalk

Concert Hall. Major symphony event.

• Documentary premiere Q2• Site launches Q2-Q3

• Community events

2015 and beyond

• INTAKE students join an integrated orchestra of native and classical instruments

• Native Instrument Academy expands into three new sites

• INTAKE Ensemble debut at largest concert halls in the state of Connecticut.

• INTAKE Alumni mentoring program launched, and perform in concert.

• Enroll hundreds of students.

Future visions: Inauguration

of INTAKE Native

Arts Center

May 27• Incorporated. 501c3 June • Received first grant

November • Launched INTAKE Native

Instrument Academy • Acquired first Andean

Native Instrument Collection

December• Inaugural Gala. 300 people

in attendance

January:• Partnered with US

Embassy in Ecuador, Fundación Teatro Nacional Sucre, and PBS-Indiana

March 8• Inaugural International

Women’s Day Concert• Launched the INTAKE

Ensemble• INTAKE Founder received

award from the National Assembly of Ecuador

October• Partnered with Norwalk

Youth Symphony. 1,000 people attend and fill Norwalk Concert Hall

• INTAKE Ensemble debuts at University of Connecticut’s Storrs campus

November• International premiere

of Gabriela Frank’s “Compadre Huashayo” in Quito-Ecuador, at Teatro Nacional Sucre’s celebration of their 125th anniversary

• Year 2 of Native Instrument Academy

• Pitney Bowes Community grant

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Writing something with such a high level leaves a statement that the boundaries between academic and folkloric are starting to fade”

- EL COMERCIO (Ecuador’s leading daily newspaper, regarding “Compadre Huashayo” Premiere)

For the US Embassy, organizations like INTAKE are just ideal partners”

- Lisa Swenarski, US Cultural Attaché in Ecuador

I like this program a lot because I’ve learned about many different instruments, and I’ve been playing the charango and the congas”

- Ricardo Najera, student

I especially thank the teachers because they are concerned about our children’s education.”

- Father’s testimonial, Second year INTAKE music student

Practicing my instrument and preparing for my lessons and concerts gave me the discipline to start and complete a project. In music “you can’t fake it”, and this helps your learning process.”

- Ana L. Galarza

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...and other private donors