Ongoing Collaboration with Concert Artists Guild
Julie Nusbaum and Lisa Splitlog, posted March 10, 2010
Since Music for Autism’s first concert in the U.S. three years ago, the Concert Artists Guild (CAG) has been connecting M4A to the country’s most accomplished musical talent, enabling us to bring the highest quality musical programming to children with autism and their families. CAG is an internationally recognized arts service organization that aims to discover, nurture and promote young musicians. Since its inception in 1951, CAG has provided an ever-growing variety of management services to young artists, including recital, chamber and orchestral engagement booking, marketing and publicity support, and recording opportunities. Through the support of Executive Director Richard Weinert, Executive Vice-President Amy Frawley, and Jessica Hadler at CAG, Music for Autism has had the privilege of working with a number of CAG’s outstanding artists:
- Jade Simmons, M4A’s 2009 Spotlight Artist, performed in Houston, as well as in New York in 2008 and 2010.
- The Grammy-nominated Enso String Quartet performed in Princeton in 2008.
- At the M4A Mount Sinai Adolescent Health Center Open House, Jessica Lee and Tanya Bannister performed.
- On April 3, 2010, toy pianist Phyllis Chen will perform with M4A at the 92nd Street Y in New York City.
“It is a blessing to be able to assist Music for Autism in its mission to bring comfort through music to those with autism,” said Richard Weinert, President of CAG. “The musicians who have participated have grown as artists and human beings, and we express appreciation on their behalf.”
“We are grateful for the support of those at Concert Artists Guild and are honored by the contributions of their artists. We look forward to continuing this wonderful collaboration,” said M4A’s Executive Director Robert Accordino.
