Message from the President

Delius’ tone poem On Hearing The First Cuckoo In Spring is considered one of the best pieces of
classical music for spring.
https://www.google.com/search?q=on+hearing+the+first+cuckoo+in+spring&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&hl=en-
us&client=safari#

Dear AMC Friends,

Happy Spring! Spring in Georgia brings blooming azaleas, dogwoods, and spring
flowers along with beautiful pieces of spring music and activities. I hope you will
be able to join the AMC for some of the music activities that are scheduled for this
spring.

I. PAST AMC MUSICALES

Sunday, March 17, 4:00 – 6:00 PM
Private Home Concert
1223 Woods Circle
Atlanta, GA 30324

Program -- First Half (classical):

o Elizabeth Pope, soprano
o Saul Ibarra, piano
Intermission
Program - Second Half (jazz):
o Mike Pope Trio:
o Mike Pope, piano
o Dave Pope, drums
o Craig Shaw, bass

Biographical information:
https://atlantamusicclub.org/popeibarrabios/

Event video:
https://youtu.be/SW6UC0UGYMk?list=PLhrH-X-lMwb0boR1yiINjr1cEotwtmGLE
FUTURE AMC MUSICALES
A. Private Home Concert
Sunday, May, 19, 2024 4:00 – 6:00 PM
1223 Woods Circle
Atlanta, GA 30324

Program -- First Half:

Joe Gransden & Kenny Banks Duo
Intermission
Program -- Second Half:
Joe Gransden Quartet

Attendence is limited to AMC members and their invited guests!

Reservations are required as follows:

1. Call 404-872-9670 to leave a voicemail containing:
o Your name and the number of requested attendees
o Your return phone number PA
2. We will return your call to confirm your reservation

Payments can be made with a Check, Zelle, or PayPal

1. If paying via check:
o mail your check for you and your guests to:
o Atlanta Music Club, PO Box 15455, Atlanta, GA 30333
2. If paying via Zelle:
o Log onto your bank then go to Zelle
o Create a payment to zelle@atlantamusicclub.org
o In the memo field write “spring luncheon” and your party size
3. If paying via PayPal:
o Surf to atlantamusicclub.org
o Create a donation checking “Other donation amount”
o Enter the total amount for your party size ($55 x party size)
o In “Please describe other donation” write “spring luncheon”
II. FUTURE AMC EVENTS
A. AMC Scholarship Competition
Saturday, April 27, 2024 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Agnes Scott College

The AMC gives away around $33,000 total to talented students to further
their musical education.

This is a private event with attendance limited only to student competitors,

judges, and volunteers!

Winners are notified by email and our website. Scholarship awards are never disbursed
directly to the student — only to approved organizations involved in a student’s musical
education!

THIS YEAR WE REACHED OUR MAXIMUM NUMBER OF SCHOLARSHIP APPLICANTS ,

AND HAVE A WAITING LIST!

B. AMC Spring Annual Luncheon – MAKE YOUR RESERVATIONS NOW

Friday, May 10, 2024 11:00 am – 2:00 PM
The Piedmont Driving Club
1215 Piedmont Avenue NE
Atlanta, GA 30309

Program:
o Introductory Music
o Scholarship Competition Winners

Attendence is limited to AMC members and their invited guests!

Reservations are required as follows:

3. Call 404-872-9670 to leave a voicemail containing:
o Your name and the number of requested attendees
o Your return phone number PA
4. We will return your call to confirm your reservation

RESERVATIONS & PAYMENTS MUST BE MADE BY MAY 8th 11AM!

YOUR PAYMENT IS YOUR RESERVATION!
 The cost of the luncheon is $55 per person which includes tax and gratuity.

Payments can be made with a Check, Zelle, or PayPal

4. If paying via check:
o mail your check for you and your guests to:
o Atlanta Music Club, PO Box 15455, Atlanta, GA 30333
5. If paying via Zelle:
o Log onto your bank then go to Zelle
o Create a payment to zelle@atlantamusicclub.org
o In the memo field write “spring luncheon” and your party size
6. If paying via PayPal:
o Surf to atlantamusicclub.org
o Create a donation checking “Other donation amount”
o Enter the total amount for your party size ($55 x party size)
o In “Please describe other donation” write “spring luncheon”

A big thank you to Paul Dorn for this venue!

C. Young Performers Recital

Sunday, June 2, 2024 3-5 pm
Piano Distributors
1736 Cobb Pkwy, SE
Marietta GA 30060
AMC MUSICALE FUND

The AMC has set up a new fund for donations that is called the AMC Musicale Fund as a
musician and/or musical group tend to charge $900 - $1500 for a concert. Your donation of any
amount will allow the AMC to provide the best music for the AMC Musicales. You can easily
donate to this fund either online via the AMC website, or by mailing a check to:

Atlanta Music Club

P.O. Box 15455
Atlanta, Georgia 30333-0455.

The Atlanta Music Club is a 501(C)(3) organization -- all contributions are tax-deductible
to the full extent of the law.

I want to thank you all of you for your support of the Atlanta Music Club. If there is
anything you would like to share with me, I can be contacted at contact@atlantamusicclub.org.

I look forward to hearing from you.

Musically yours,

Rev. Jennifer Ham, President