Our Projects
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COMMISSION WORKS FROM MEXICAN COMPOSERS
Pro-Musica supports Mexican composers by:
• Commissioning works.
• Premiering their finished compositions for the San Miguel public.
• Working toward the publication and recording of these commissioned
works.
Grants from $1,000 USD and up are needed and will be very welcome. At
this level you will be personally involved with the composer whose work
you commission. You will experience the creative and performing process
in an intimate way not otherwise available.
Read more in the Atencion
article
Jesus Atnonio Echevarria Composer
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Steinway of Our OwnOur practice is to provide the maximum possible compensation to our professional artists while offering low-cost tickets. Revenue is derived from ticket sales and donations from our supporters.
We purchased our 1927 5 1/2 foot Steinway for US$8,000 in 2000 and in December 2006 have made the final annual payment of US$1,000, thanks to the generosity of our many benefactors.In December 2006 we also purchased a humidity control system for the piano that will be installed prior to the start of our rainy season late in May.With the generous help of several benefactors in 2006 we purchased new strings, pads, and other needed parts and have completely re-built the piano, which now has its powerful, original Steinway sound. The total cost of this renovation was just over US$6,000.
We deeply appreciate the wonderful support that Pro Musica has received from San Miguel residents and visitors alike over the six years of our existence. Thank you all very much! As indicated on our Membership page, this financial support assures the continuation of our concert series and enables us to subsidize ticket sales revenues when our audiences are small (for various reasons) in order to pay reasonable fees to our professional artists plus their transportation expenses. We also plan to commission chamber music compositions by Mexican composers when sufficient funds are available.
Gifts
to Pro Musica are Tax Deductible
Pro Musica is a member of the 501 (c) (3) tax exempt San Miguel Educational Foundation (SMEF). To qualify for U. S. tax exemption simply make out your check to SMEF, enter “Pro Musica” on the notation line, and send it either to SMEF at PMB 5K, La Conexion, SMA, or to Russ Archibald, Pro Musica Treasurer, PMB 90A, La Conexion, 220 North Zapata Highway, #11A, Laredo, Texas, 78043, USA. You will receive an IRS approved receipt for your gift. If tax deductibility is not needed or desired, contributions can be made directly to San Miguel el Grande Pro Musica at the same address.
Pro Musica is a member of the 501 (c) (3) tax exempt San Miguel Educational Foundation (SMEF). To qualify for U. S. tax exemption simply make out your check to SMEF, enter “Pro Musica” on the notation line, and send it either to SMEF at PMB 5K, La Conexion, SMA, or to Russ Archibald, Pro Musica Treasurer, PMB 90A, La Conexion, 220 North Zapata Highway, #11A, Laredo, Texas, 78043, USA. You will receive an IRS approved receipt for your gift. If tax deductibility is not needed or desired, contributions can be made directly to San Miguel el Grande Pro Musica at the same address.