 The concert series has grown each year of. In 2006 there were approximately 75 vocalists in the TLMA choir, 45 instrumentalists in the TLMA orchestra and 45 youth in the TLMA children's choir. Also in 2006 TLMA experienced it's first ever sellout crowd. The concert series is funded primarily by donations from local churches, individuals and businesses. A free-will offering is accepted during the performance the total sum of which currently goes to sponsor a local charity - Tri-Lakes Cares. There are typically two sections to each concert: A first half that consists of: the Tri-Lakes Music Association Children's choir the Tri-Lakes Music Association Orchestra the Tri-Lakes Community handbell choir A second half that is a cantata (Definition: A musical composition, often using a sacred text comprising recitatives, arias, and choruses) The association performed concerts in: 1998 - A Christmas Festival by Bob Krogstad 1999 - A Christmas to Remember by Clair Cloninger and Gary Rhodes 2000 - The Wonders of Christmas by David Hamilton During these three performances the Tri-Lakes Music association raised over $10,000 for Tri-Lakes Cares. Then due to of health and job related issues, the association was dormant for 3 years. During this time, Bruce Eldridge, one of the co-founders of TLMA, moved out of the Tri-Lakes Region. In 2004 TLMA became active again and has performed six more concert series. The association has performed concerts: 2004 - Portraits of Christmas by Phil Barfoot and Lari Goss ($3800 was raised during this performance) 2005 - The Spirit of Christmas by Phil Barfoot and Lari Goss orchestrated by Lari Goss ($3508 was raised during this performance) 2006 - The Heart of Christmas by Mike speck, Cliff Duren and Danny Zaloudik ($4685.05 was raised during this performance) 2007 - Sweet Land of Liberty by Ralph Vader - This performance was given once at Lewis Palmer High school and again immediately prior to the fireworks display in Palmer Lake, Colorado 2007 - The Joy of Christmas by Phil Barfoot and David Williamson. ( $4001.03 was raised during this performance - we had to cancel one of our performances due to weather) 2008 - The Splendor of Christmas by Phil Barfoot and David Williamson. These performances were held in the new D38 high school, Palmer Ridge ($3645.32 was raised during this performance - 2645.32 was given to Tri-Lakes Cares and $500.00 was given to the college fund of Austin Herman {French horn attending University of Northern Colorado} and $500 was given to the college fund of Ryan Demarco {clarinet attending Birmingham-Souther}) All told, during the nine concert series, over $33,000 has been raised to benefit Tri-Lakes Cares and $1000.00 for Lewis-Palmer senior scholarships. In February 16th, 2006 the Tri-Lakes Music Association reached another pinnacle - the TLMA was granted non-profit status as a "charitable" organization. This distinction is important because before this time TLMA operated under the non-profit umbrella of Tri-Lakes United Methodist Church and as such had "religious" non-profit status. Becoming a community based "charitable" organization cements TLMA's charter of being truly a community organization. Reading from TLMA's Articles of Incorporation, TLMA's primary purpose is: a) Generally, to coordinate and organize annual performing arts events (currently a series of Christmas concerts) in geographical areas where they might not otherwise be available or have limited access (e.g. the Tri-Lakes region); b) To raise the funds necessary to pay for the aforementioned concert series through the use of donations from local churches, individuals, local businesses, etc.; c) To publicize and recruit primarily un-paid volunteers to perform in the aforementioned performing arts events (e.g. orchestral musicians, vocal performers, stage hands, artists, dancers, actors, etc.); d) To foster further musical and/or other performing arts events whose proceeds above and beyond the costs to produce the event will either be donated to other charitable organizations, individuals in need (need must be established) and/or will be used to further enhance the ability of the Tri-Lakes Music Association’s ability to put on said performances.; e) To establish, over time, a center for these performances and enhance the performing arts in the Tri-Lakes region; Following this charter, in June of 2006, the Tri-Lakes Music Association sponsored the Colorado Springs Youth Symphony for their farewell concert that was performed before the left on tour to New Zealand and Australia where their tour completed with a performance at the world famous Sydney Opera House. TLMA plans on hosting many such concerts in the coming months and years truly bringing performing arts to areas that otherwise wouldn't have access to these performing arts. From Robert W. Manning - founder and president of the Tri-Lakes Music Association In June, 2007, the Tri-Lakes Women's Club graciously gave a $5200.00 grant to the Tri-Lakes Music Association allowing TLMA to purchase two high end Yamaha Motif XS-8 keyboards for use during our performances. TLMA is ever in debt to the TLWC. In November, 2007 the "Jackson H Fenner" foundation gave a $1500.00 grant to the Tri-lakes Music Association. With this money, TLMA purchased a TAMA drum set outfitted with Zildjian cymbals. This donation allows us to practice in large spaces and not be tied to locations that have a drum set we can borrow. In November, 2008 the "Jackson H Fenner" foundation gave a $1000.00 grant to the Tri-lakes Music Association. The Tri-lakes Music Association used this donation for much needed operating funds. In October, 2009 the "Jackson H Fenner" foundation gave a $500.00 grant to the Tri-lakes Music Association. The Tri-lakes Music Association used this donation for much needed operating funds. We are indebted to the foundation and the Troyer family who were the trustees that we contacted. What will happen next with TLMA? We don't have firmed up plans but a few possibilities that are being discussed include: Develop a concert series at another time of the year possibly July 4th. TLMA is currently meeting with the Palmer Lake Fireworks committee to see if this might be feasible.
These are just a few of the possible options. So stay tuned! Sincerely Robert W. G. Manning, Founder and president, Tri-Lakes Music Association - 10/18/2009 Need further information? Please contact: Robert Manning, by phone (719) 481-3883 or e_mail |
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