This month, our Springboard SPOTLIGHT shines on composer, songwriter and pianist Alyssa Garcia, one of our 2018 Springboard Grant Winners. Alyssa Garcia, Composer, Songwriter and Pianist At what age did you begin performing and what inspired you to do so? I started playing gigs in local coffee shops and venues at 11. I started playing…
This month, our Springboard SPOTLIGHT shines on violinist Kai Freeman, one of our 2023 Springboard Grant Winners. Kai Freeman, Violin At what age did you begin performing and what inspired you to do so? I started playing the violin at age four and had my first performance playing A major scale in my teacher’s studio…
For your viewing pleasure, we present the video of our April 28th 2023, Springboard Grant Winners Showcase at 2300 Arena in Philadelphia! Sit back and enjoy the magic of a wonderful evening!
This month, our Springboard SPOTLIGHT shines on Eva Rae Martinez, one of our 2018 Springboard Grant Winners. We’re sure you’ll enjoy learning about Eva’s extraordinary talent — up close and personal! Eva Rae Martinez At what age did you begin performing and what inspired you to do so? I started voice lessons at 8 years…
Saturday, April 28th was a magical evening at the Bruce Montgomery Foundation for the Arts’ annual Springboard Grant Winners Showcase, held at the 2300 Arena in South Philadelphia. This gala fundraiser featured the announcement of BMFA’s 2023 Springboard Grant winners, four mesmerizing performances by last year’s 2022 talented winners, and was topped off by the…
This month, our Springboard SPOTLIGHT shines on Aryssa Leigh Burrs, one of our 2017 Springboard Grant Winners. Aryssa Leigh Burrs At what age did you begin performing and what inspired you to do so? I was as young as I can remember! I have been lucky enough to have two musicians for parents, so I…
This month, our Springboard SPOTLIGHT shines on Butch “OddKidOut” Serianni, one of our 2016 Springboard Grant Winners. Butch “OddKidOut” Serianni At what age did you begin performing and what inspired you to do so? My dad saw me air drumming in my car seat when I was 6 years old and asked if I wanted…
For your viewing pleasure, we present the video of our April 9th 2022, Springboard Grant Winners Showcase at 2300 Arena in Philadelphia! When you watch it you will notice that almost all the songs sung by the three Broadway Stars had to be edited to very short clips, due to rules of the Actors Union….
This month, our Springboard SPOTLIGHT shines on on violinist Samuel Nebyu, one of our 2018 Springboard Grant Winners. Samuel Nebyu At what age did you begin performing and what inspired you to do so? I was five years old when everything started with the violin. I was walking with my mom on the streets when…
This month, our Springboard SPOTLIGHT shines on Gabrielle Greene, one of our 2022 Grant winners. Gabrielle Greene At what age did you begin performing and what inspired you to do so? I began performing at age seven in my local church. Actually, my first performance was a rendition of Beyonce’s “Love on Top” in a…
