A great clip of Josh delivering some musical instruments to Little Kids Rock at PS 34's Modern Band program in New York City on behalf of Find Your Light.
You can read more about the surprise here.
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06 February, 2014
20 October, 2012
National Arts Awards...
On Monday October 15, Josh was present with the 2012 Bell Family Foundation Young Artist Award as part of the 2012 National Arts Awards at Cipriani 42nd Street in New York City.
This particular award is presented to an individual who has achieved incredible accomplishments and exemplary leadership while still early in their careers. And what better recognition for Josh, particularly given his advocacy of arts education.
This 1st clip below was played the night of the awards to prior to Josh receiving his award. The second clip was captured by one of the handful of Grobies that were in the crowd. Josh's acceptance of the award commences at around the 7:45 mark.
This particular award is presented to an individual who has achieved incredible accomplishments and exemplary leadership while still early in their careers. And what better recognition for Josh, particularly given his advocacy of arts education.
This 1st clip below was played the night of the awards to prior to Josh receiving his award. The second clip was captured by one of the handful of Grobies that were in the crowd. Josh's acceptance of the award commences at around the 7:45 mark.
06 July, 2012
Press Release - LACHSA Benefit...
Josh Groban Raises Over Half a Million Dollars for Los Angeles County High School for the Arts and Find Your Light Foundation Through Benefit Concert at Walt Disney Concert Hall
BURBANK, CA--(Marketwire - Jul 5, 2012) - Josh Groban raised over half a million dollars for his alma mater, the Los Angeles County High School for the Arts (LACHSA), and his own Find Your Light Foundation by performing before a sold-out crowd last week at The Music Center's Walt Disney Concert Hall in downtown Los Angeles.
The very special event on June 28th, billed as "An Evening With Josh Groban," featured the multi-platinum singer, songwriter, and actor performing with the band who traveled with him during his recent Straight To You World Tour. Throughout the course of the concert, Groban was joined by several of LACHSA's students on some of his best-known songs, which included "February Song" (featuring two dance students), "Lullaby," "Weeping," and "You Raise Me Up," (featuring vocal students, both soloists and a choir) and "Machine" (featuring three music students on horns). Groban also called out several of his teachers from the stage to thank them for the support he received at LACHSA and tell stories about his time spent at the school. He also explained why he created the Find Your Light Foundation, and that with a combination of his personal experience and belief that the arts in children's and young adults' lives help shape and change them for the better.
"I am thrilled that we were able to raise over half a million dollars to support LACHSA and Find Your Light," Groban says. "It feels great to be able to give back to the school that gave me the foundation to explore my craft and support me while I was finding my feet as a performer. I want to thank everyone at LACHSA and those who attended the concert for enabling me to offer that same support to the students and future artists. It was truly a great night."
Recognized as one of the premier public arts high school in the U.S., LACHSA is Los Angeles County's only public, conservatory-style arts program for talented youth in dance, music, theatre, visual arts, and film. It serves 600 culturally and socioeconomically diverse teens from more than 80 school districts in the county. Fund-raising events such as this benefit concert enable LACHSA to offer conservatory-style arts training to students free of charge. Each year, the Arts High Foundation works to bridge the gap between available state funding and the actual cost of the arts programs by cultivating and soliciting gifts from individuals, foundations, and corporations.
Groban established the Find Your Light Foundation in 2011 as a way to enrich the lives of young people through arts, education, and cultural awareness. Groban's personal experience and his belief that early exposure to the arts helps shape young people's lives, combined with the sobering reality that such programs are on the chopping blockat many educational institutions, has made him more attuned than ever to the need to focus his efforts on helping students find their light.
Contact Information
For more information, contact
Luke Burland
WBR/Reprise Records Publicity
Luke.Burland@wbr.com (818) 953-3764
(Source)
BURBANK, CA--(Marketwire - Jul 5, 2012) - Josh Groban raised over half a million dollars for his alma mater, the Los Angeles County High School for the Arts (LACHSA), and his own Find Your Light Foundation by performing before a sold-out crowd last week at The Music Center's Walt Disney Concert Hall in downtown Los Angeles.
The very special event on June 28th, billed as "An Evening With Josh Groban," featured the multi-platinum singer, songwriter, and actor performing with the band who traveled with him during his recent Straight To You World Tour. Throughout the course of the concert, Groban was joined by several of LACHSA's students on some of his best-known songs, which included "February Song" (featuring two dance students), "Lullaby," "Weeping," and "You Raise Me Up," (featuring vocal students, both soloists and a choir) and "Machine" (featuring three music students on horns). Groban also called out several of his teachers from the stage to thank them for the support he received at LACHSA and tell stories about his time spent at the school. He also explained why he created the Find Your Light Foundation, and that with a combination of his personal experience and belief that the arts in children's and young adults' lives help shape and change them for the better.
"I am thrilled that we were able to raise over half a million dollars to support LACHSA and Find Your Light," Groban says. "It feels great to be able to give back to the school that gave me the foundation to explore my craft and support me while I was finding my feet as a performer. I want to thank everyone at LACHSA and those who attended the concert for enabling me to offer that same support to the students and future artists. It was truly a great night."
Recognized as one of the premier public arts high school in the U.S., LACHSA is Los Angeles County's only public, conservatory-style arts program for talented youth in dance, music, theatre, visual arts, and film. It serves 600 culturally and socioeconomically diverse teens from more than 80 school districts in the county. Fund-raising events such as this benefit concert enable LACHSA to offer conservatory-style arts training to students free of charge. Each year, the Arts High Foundation works to bridge the gap between available state funding and the actual cost of the arts programs by cultivating and soliciting gifts from individuals, foundations, and corporations.
Groban established the Find Your Light Foundation in 2011 as a way to enrich the lives of young people through arts, education, and cultural awareness. Groban's personal experience and his belief that early exposure to the arts helps shape young people's lives, combined with the sobering reality that such programs are on the chopping blockat many educational institutions, has made him more attuned than ever to the need to focus his efforts on helping students find their light.
Contact Information
For more information, contact
Luke Burland
WBR/Reprise Records Publicity
Luke.Burland@wbr.com (818) 953-3764
(Source)
14 January, 2012
Benefit for the Find Your Light Foundation...
If you'll be in LA on February 15th, you might want to check out the Musical Theatre of Los Angeles (http://www.musicaltheatrela.org/) as they're doing a benefit performance of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (in Concert) that will benefit Josh's Find Your Light Foundation.
Ticket prices from $25 (Mezzanine $45, Orchestra $60, VIP tickets $150)
(Source)
Ticket prices from $25 (Mezzanine $45, Orchestra $60, VIP tickets $150)
(Source)
15 December, 2011
06 October, 2011
Interview with Aidan...
This is so cute -
A Carousel Theatre student, Aidan (Age 6), was invited backstage to interview singer Josh Groban before his August 30 concert at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, BC.
Aidan came prepared with microphone, backstage pass and reporter hat (and pirate tie).
The short interview is followed by a chat between Aidan and Jessie, Carousel Theatre's General Manager, who was curious about Aidan's experience.
A Carousel Theatre student, Aidan (Age 6), was invited backstage to interview singer Josh Groban before his August 30 concert at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, BC.
Aidan came prepared with microphone, backstage pass and reporter hat (and pirate tie).
The short interview is followed by a chat between Aidan and Jessie, Carousel Theatre's General Manager, who was curious about Aidan's experience.
04 August, 2011
Q & A...
Before his concert at Philadelphia's Wells Fargo Center, Josh hosted a Q & A session for Musicopia, the group that was chosen by Josh's Find Your Light foundation.
Musicopia is a nonprofit organization that works with approximately 100 of our region’s professional musicians to present a wealth of music education programs. Musicopia is also the leading advocate for restoring and improving in-school music instruction throughout the Greater Philadelphia area. Founded in 1974 as “Strings for Schools,” the organization once focused primarily on classical string music. Now Musicopia provides assemblies, workshops and long-term residencies that span a huge range of musical traditions. Musicopia builds neighborhood vitality through music festivals and community concerts given jointly by students and professionals. These joyous events engage families in their children’s cultural development and celebrate the musical achievements of students at all levels. Through instrument donation drives and neighborhood-based student performing ensembles, Musicopia makes musical participation accessible to underserved students throughout the area. To learn more about Musicopia and how to get involved visit http://www.musicopia.net/. (Source - Find your Light Foundation)
Musicopia is a nonprofit organization that works with approximately 100 of our region’s professional musicians to present a wealth of music education programs. Musicopia is also the leading advocate for restoring and improving in-school music instruction throughout the Greater Philadelphia area. Founded in 1974 as “Strings for Schools,” the organization once focused primarily on classical string music. Now Musicopia provides assemblies, workshops and long-term residencies that span a huge range of musical traditions. Musicopia builds neighborhood vitality through music festivals and community concerts given jointly by students and professionals. These joyous events engage families in their children’s cultural development and celebrate the musical achievements of students at all levels. Through instrument donation drives and neighborhood-based student performing ensembles, Musicopia makes musical participation accessible to underserved students throughout the area. To learn more about Musicopia and how to get involved visit http://www.musicopia.net/. (Source - Find your Light Foundation)
08 July, 2011
Find Your Light...
After months of speculation surrounding the changes to Josh's charitable foundation, details of the new "Find Your Light" foundation have been released. Given Josh's ongoing support of Arts Education it's no surprise that this is the core focus of the foundation.
For more information about the foundation:
http://www.findyourlightfoundation.org
http://www.facebook.com/findyourlightfoundation
This is what Josh has to say about "Find Your Light"...
For more information about the foundation:
http://www.findyourlightfoundation.org
http://www.facebook.com/findyourlightfoundation
This is what Josh has to say about "Find Your Light"...
Throughout my life and career, giving back has been a constant and a joy for me. My family instilled this in me as a kid and my fans have continued to nourish that love as I’ve ventured into the blessed existence that has been my short career. Together with the generous contributors inside and outside of my fan base, we have built a war chest that has the potential to do wonderful things in the world.
For the last 7 years, the Josh Groban Foundation has been a come-what-may umbrella organization to help children in the many broken systems around the world. These have involved healthcare, food and shelter, education, and relief donations for tragedies that would occur without warning.
While this has been a wonderful project for me, the broad reach with which our arms have needed to be extended to fulfill these numerous causes have not always been in sync with our means. I feel that now is the time to focus our funds, our vision, and my personal passions into a bigger bullet. That’s not to say that my personal energy (and yours as well, hopefully) can’t still be involved heavily in helping other charities that take care of these many challenges, but the time has come for me to focus my charity into a world that I feel most connected to, and can best help.
It is with this sentiment and with great excitement that I announce that the Josh Groban Foundation is now the Find Your Light Foundation. This foundation will help to enrich the lives of young people through arts, education, and cultural awareness.
The combination of my personal experience and belief that the arts in children’s and young adult’s lives help shape and change them for the better, and the sobering reality that these are the exact programs that are being cut from our schools and society at a drastic rate, make me more attuned than ever to the need for this focus.
It is my hope that Find Your Light will cover a wide array of possibilities, from providing instruments and funding for arts programs in schools, to introducing people to the arts and culture around them and even around the world through the use of technology.
I have seen these opportunities change lives. It is my honor and privilege to be able to give back in this way and expand with all of your help. I look forward to the journey ahead and thank you in advance for helping give countless students the chance to find their light.
Thank you,
Josh
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