Punch Family Foundation benefit recital raises funds for scholarship and grants for college students. Held in June, this event was the first official program of the foundation. We have guest artist that are alumni of America’s top music schools to performing in the annual recital. Music themes vary from classical to Jazz and gospel. The annual recital serves as a great family activity. Visit our calendar page to purchase tickets for this years event.

We encourage all college bound high school seniors to apply if you are planning to pursue a music related career.

Applications will be available online in March, 2012.

Grant applications should be received by April 31, 2012 recipients will be notified in June.

Scholarship applications should be received by May 31, 2012 recipients will be notified in August.

Scholarships and grants given depend upon funds raised.

Offers students age 8-18 an orchestral experience that includes music theory, and coaching from professionals and student musicians DUYO nurtures young musicians and gives the support that can lead to an education and career in the performing arts or arts education. This program was organized the fall of 2007.

The mission of the Dallas Uptown Orchestra is to educate young musicians by providing a unique opportunity for those in the Dallas and surrounding areas; to develop and showcase their talents and gifts in music, moving towards professional levels. We are specifically targeting under resourced students.

We will have an Advanced Orchestra of 40 students and a Beginner/Intermediate Orchestra of 30 children. Our target goal is to train a minimum of 70 students per year. Our students audition for placement. Many of our students have had no prior music experience do not have access to a strings program through the schools they attend.

At the Dallas Uptown Youth Orchestra students will develop skills and discipline that can take them to any youth orchestra in the country. They will also be positioned to vie for music scholarships to attend college.

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DUYO 2011-2012 classes meet Saturdays from 9:30-12:45 at:

Stults Road Community Church

8574 Stults Road

Dallas, TX  75243

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PFF offers outreach to expose and educate students and the community of under resourced populations about the performing arts and the various careers available. We bring classical music to schools, churches, and other public venue showcasing minority performers as well as showcasing the potential of building audience and participant diversity in the arts.

After School Program
Orchestra at St Phillips School and Community Center,Richmond Punch Artistic Director

La Boheme
An overview of the Opera, opera careers and how music is used in communicating the message in an opera.The Punch Family Foundation joined the Dallas Housing Authority’s Pre-Opera Activity offered to student residents of the housing projects. The Artistic Director of DUYO Richmond Punch did a demonstration of how music is used to show emotion in opera. Lauren Punch discussed careers and opportunities in opera.

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