The Friends of the Opus 76 Quartet’s goal is to improve society’s ability to listen to one another, calmly, and promote greater understanding for the different perspectives on life we all have.
The Friends of the Opus 76 Quartet’s goal is to improve society’s ability to listen to one another, calmly, and promote greater understanding for the different perspectives on life we all have.
Through its manner of presenting classical music in an accessible and innovative way relevant to modern society’s needs and norms, it delivers advocacy for the problems our community faces, encourages volunteerism and donations, and demonstrates awareness of the common dignity we all share as human beings - irrespective of social or economic status.
To find out more about how to support our 501(c)(3) organization, please contact grants@opus76.org
The Friends of the Opus 76 Quartet Foundation 501(c)3 was created in December 2019 to support the charitable works of The Opus 76 Quartet, and aid it in fulfilling its community mission and values.
The Friends of the Opus 76 Quartet Foundation connects the Opus 76 Quartet to the local community directly in a number of ways including young musician mentoring and school clinics, free and accessible musical events, affordable tickets for performances and free resources for music educators.
Our Board President is Dr. Stefan Offenbach, and other Board members are:
Dr. Janet Giesing
Marny Sherman
Torrence Leathers
Cynthia Westbrook
Violinist Keith Stanfield serves as the foundation’s Executive Director.
Keith, one of our violinists, was interviewed recently and asked to explain why "The Friends of The Opus 76 Quartet" thinks that Classical Music is "essential."
Engaging with music is a brilliantly effective workout for the mind - and the great thing about it is you don't have to be an expert instrumentalist to experience that. Just by listening, and mentally engaging with music, you get an intellectual workout which is proven to improve critical thinking, the capacity for imagination and empathy, and independent, outside-the-box thought - those we now call "innovators." Here Ashley Stanfield, our violist, speaks to this in a little more detail.
Making an impact for the better in our community is righ
Keith Stanfield, the Executive Director of The Friends of The Opus 76 Quartet, outlines what our outreach initiatives have achieved in Kansas City so far.
Outreach and Community Service isn't some of what we do. It's everything we do. Listen to our members talk about why Classical Music Matters, and why we believe in Music Making Minds.
Your support and contributions will enable us to meet our goals and improve conditions. Your generous donation will fund our mission.
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