Only 6 Days Left Until WCCF Gives! On Thursday, September 10, supporters across the region will come together to invest in the nonprofit organizations serving our communities, and Mon Valley Academy for the Arts needs your help. Our goal is to raise $60,000 to expand access to high-quality music education through EARS: Empower a Rising
What happens when music becomes more than something you do and becomes part of who you are? For Mon Valley Academy for the Arts Community Liaison and longtime musician Jerry Onesi, the answer has been nearly six decades in the making. In the latest episode of MVAA’s Off the Wall podcast, Jerry talks about his
Mon Valley Academy for the Arts (MVAA) is pleased to announce that it has received grant funding through the Miss Judy Hopson Arts Fund and the NPL&E Permanent Fund of the Washington County Community Foundation (WCCF) to develop a new, modern website that will better serve students, families, patrons, donors, volunteers, and the broader community.
Mon Valley Academy for the Arts (MVAA) is pleased to release the first episode of Off the Wall Podcast Series 2: Board of Directors, featuring MVAA Board President Annette Buffer. In this inaugural episode, Annette shares her journey as a lifelong musician, retired healthcare professional, and dedicated arts advocate whose leadership has helped shape MVAA
What creates a community where generation after generation of talented musicians emerge and thrive? That question sits at the heart of the latest episode of Off the Wall, the companion interview series to the Legends of Brownsville project. In this episode, MVAA Founder and CEO Mark Smith sits down with longtime friend, musician, film producer,
The latest episode of Legends of the Mural: Off the Wall Interviews brings another powerful Brownsville music story to life. In this episode, MVAA CEO Mark Smith sits down with Danny Leone, one of the musicians featured on the Brownsville Musical Legends mural at the Peter J. Daley Cultural Center. Their conversation is full of
Mon Valley Academy for the Arts is inviting talented young vocalists ages 12 through 22 to audition for an exciting new youth show choir ensemble. This dynamic performance group will provide singers with opportunities to develop their vocal skills, build confidence, perform for audiences, and become part of a supportive artistic community. Auditions will take
Mon Valley Academy for the Arts is pleased to acknowledge and thank the Washington County Community Foundation for a recent gift from the J. Barry Stout Charitable Fund, made in honor of Lenore T. Stout. This generous contribution will support MVAA’s Empower a Rising Star (EARS) program, which helps provide access to music education opportunities
Mon Valley Academy for the Arts is pleased to welcome Jeremy Beckinger to our instructional faculty. Jeremy will be available for private lessons on Thursdays by appointment at the Peter J. Daley Cultural Center, 119 Brownsville Avenue, Brownsville, PA 15417. A graduate of Westminster College with a degree in Music Education, Jeremy’s primary instrument is the French horn. He has
At Mon Valley Academy for the Arts, we believe every child deserves the opportunity to experience the benefits of music education, regardless of their family’s financial circumstances. Over the past several years, we have seen firsthand how rising costs have affected families throughout our region. For many households, expenses such as housing, transportation, groceries, and
