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“We truly believe United by Music can be the Special Olympics of Music”
- Barbara Hammerman
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Imagine a world in which no prejudice exists based upon race, creed, color—or intellectual capacity. That is the world that we at United by Music North America, and our growing support base, envision. In our case, we have turned to the power of music to bring people together.
United by Music North America is a U.S. based 501(c)(3) charitable organization. Its mission: To further the scope of United by Music in Europe by providing programs of study and performance in blues, swing and jazz music for muscially talented people with intellectual disabilities in North America. We aim to improve the quality of life for members of our company and challenge public attitudes about people with an intellectual disability showing that we are more alike than we are different and profiling the exceptional talents of our company members.
United by Music North America is a direct offshoot of The Netherlands-based United by Music, founded in 2006 by Joris van Wijngaarden, a Netherlands health care industry executive. Entertainer Candye Kane worked with van Wigngaarden to hone the concept behind United by Music, and today she serves as musical director of the organization. read more ...
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Excellence in Band Performance Workshop
Feb 20, 2013
United by Music North America EXCELLENCE IN BAND PERFORMANCE WORKSHOP Techniques to WOW your Audience Listen! Learn! Try It! Speakers, Musicians, and YOU will take turns in front of and behind the camera as you practice presenting yourself to the audien...
Amanda and Barbara's KUCI interview
Feb 20, 2013
Check out Amanda and Barbara's great interview about UBMNA on Portland's Get the FUNK Out Show! on KUCI.org . You can listen to the MP3 here: http://www.kuci.org/podcastfiles/1090/UNITED%20BY%20MUSIC.mp3
December Development Campaign & December Tour Dates
Feb 20, 2013
Happy Holidays to all! This is our first time asking for your financial contributions. We have worked methodically through our business plan to get things started on a sound footing. Your donation TODAY will make sure that we can continue to expand our our program in Portland and begin...
Dec 8, 2012
In this video, you'll discover UBMNA member Jessica Rasmussen and her incredible singing talents; as well as more about United by Music North America. We hope you enjoy it. United By Music North America from Cassie Cohn on Vimeo . Please help us continue ma...
Jessica Rasmussen Party in Portland - Sept. 29, 12:30pm-3:00pm
Dec 8, 2012
Friends, Family, Fans all gathering to celebrate! When: Saturday, Sept. 29, 12:30pm until 3:00pm Location: Classic Pianos, 3003 Southeast Milwaukie Avenue, Portland, OR 97202 Music! Light Refreshments! Slide show video from th...
