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Lynn University Professor Creates

Instructional Videos For Palm Beach Symphony

Internationally acclaimed trumpeter Marc Reese, who serves In addition, Reese recently authored an ebook that focuses on efficient double tonguing practice
as assistant dean and brass department head for Lynn University’s entitled Repurposing Clarke. He has written articles for multiple brass publications and is currently
Conservatory of Music, has recently completed a four-part series the contributing editor of the ITG Journal Chamber Connection column.
of instructional videos for Palm Beach Symphony. In his video series, Reese reviews warming up during practice, intonation, ear training,
“Marc is the principal trumpet at the symphony,” said Palm articulation and air/breathing exercises.
Beach Symphony CEO David McClymont. “When the schools These videos, as well as those by other Palm Beach Symphony musicians, are available at
closed and outside music activities stopped, we turned to him to www.palmbeachsymphony.org. Recognized by The Cultural Council for Palm Beach County with
create an online series of lessons that would connect with students a 2020 Muse Award for Outstanding Community Engagement, Palm Beach Symphony serves
and fuel their passion for playing.” nearly 18,000 students each season.
Reese is perhaps best known for his nearly two-decade tenure About Palm Beach Symphony
in the Empire Brass Quintet during which time he toured the globe Marc Reese. Courtesy of Palm Beach Symphony is South Florida’s premier orchestra known for its diverse repertoire
entertaining audiences and inspiring brass players with the quintet’s the artist. and commitment to community. Founded in 1974, this 501(c)(3) nonprofit arts organization adheres
signature sound and virtuosity. He has also performed on multiple to a mission of engaging, educating and entertaining the greater community of the Palm Beaches
occasions with the New York Philharmonic, Cleveland Orchestra and the Boston Symphony and through live performances of inspiring orchestral music. The orchestra is celebrated for delivering
has appeared at many of the world’s prestigious summer festivals including Tanglewood, Ravinia, spirited performances by first-rate musicians and distinguished guest artists. Recognized by The
Blossom, Marlboro and the Pacific Music Festival. Cultural Council for Palm Beach County with a 2020 Muse Award for Outstanding Community
In addition to numerous recordings with the Empire Brass, Reese has recorded with the Boston Engagement, Palm Beach Symphony continues to expand its education and community outreach
Pops and was featured on the Boston Modern Orchestra Project’s George Rochberg recording. programs with children’s concerts, student coaching sessions and master classes, instrument
Reese has produced a new mouthpiece with master craftsman Ken Larson called Reesepiece donations and free public concerts that reached 17,500 students in the 2018/19 season. For more
and completed a recording of recital pieces with his wife, Lisa Leonard, entitled The Other Trumpet. information, visit www.palmbeachsymphony.org.
Boca West Children’s

Foundation’s Eighth Annual Boca Helping Hands Needs

$100,000 Golf Challenge Volunteers To Continue

Will Raise Funds For Local Charity Partners And Feeding The Community

Honor First Responders And Frontline Workers With summer drawing to a close and students returning to school, Boca Helping Hands

More than 500 golfers will tee up for “our kids” at the Boca is short-handed and in need of volunteers to help feed the community.
West Children’s Foundation (BWCF) Eighth Annual $100,000 Shifts are available Monday to Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the East Boca
Golf Challenge happening over two days, Sunday, Nov. 8 and facility (1500 N.W. First Court, Boca Raton, FL 33432) and Monday, Tuesday, Thursday
Monday, Nov. 9 at Boca West Country Club, 20583 Boca West and Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Boynton Beach location (First Baptist Church
Drive, Boca Raton. at 301 N. Seacrest Blvd, Boynton Beach, FL 33435).
The golf challenge will serve as a fundraiser for each of the Priority volunteer jobs include registering new clients for the pantry program and
foundation’s 31 participating children’s charity partners. Earlier this helping to distribute hot meals and pantry bags of food. Boca Helping Hands locations
year, the foundation celebrated its 10th anniversary and the granting all have drive-through operations that follow CDC guidelines for social distancing and
of more than $10 million for projects that serve at-risk youth. Those require masks and daily temperature checks for all volunteers and staff.
who are not able to play are encouraged to donate their tickets to To volunteer, visit http://www.bocahelpinghands.org/volunteer and fill out the online
first responders and frontline workers. application so you can be contacted to set up and confirm a volunteer schedule. You can
Golfers will have the opportunity to golf on courses that have Michael Sneider also email the volunteer manager with questions at denise@bocahelpinghands.org.
been ranked among the best in the world, alongside St. Andrews, “Our volunteers have been critical to being able to continue serving people during this
Pine Valley, Pebble Beach and Pinehurst. The event is spread out over two days in order to keep the crisis,” said Executive Director Greg Hazle. “We have seen younger volunteers stepping
golfers safe and socially distanced, with a limited number of participants and stringent guidelines. up to relieve many of our older ‘at risk’ regulars. Our community has shown they want
Tee times will be assigned to players. Michael Sneider, chairman of the Boca West Children’s to be part of this effort, so we are hopeful we will find some new volunteers to carry the
Foundation Advisory Committee, will chair the golf challenge. baton.”
The cost per golfer is $650 with the majority of the fee going directly to participating charities. About Boca Helping Hands
Boca Helping Hands (BHH) is a community-based nonprofit that provides food,
Boca West Children’s Foundation on page 6 medical and financial assistance to meet basic human needs as well as education, job
training and guidance to create self-sufficiency.
BHH distributes more than 80,000 pantry bags each year at four Palm Beach County
locations and serves over 55,000 hot meals annually, six days per week. The organization
expands access to affordable medical, dental and behavioral care through its partnership
with Genesis Community Health, serving clients at clinics in Boca Raton and Boynton
Beach. BHH sends weekend meals home with food-insecure elementary school students
via the BHH Backpacks Program and assists working families with the rising cost of
childcare through the Children’s Assistance Program (CAP).

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