100 Acts of Giving Back highlights ways in which music can brighten days, inspire creativity, and change lives both with and beyond the baton. These included open rehearsals, hands on educational opportunities, community engagement programs. Also including our Care and Wellness Initiative and Orchestral Program for Urban Students (OPUS) to Summer Concert series in parks throughout our region.

TRACK OUR PROGRESS

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145% of our goal as of April 17th, 2024
(100 Acts completed on February 5th, 2024)

UPCOMING CONCERTS

Open to the public as part of our 100 Acts.

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April 24 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm | Edgerton Recreation Center
The RPO’s side-by-side performance with ROCmusic showcases the orchestra’s commitment to community engagement and music education. This collaborative concert provides a unique opportunity for Rochester’s young musicians to perform alongside seasoned professionals, creating an inspiring and enriching musical experience for all involved.

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April 28 @ 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm | St. Paul's Episcopal Church
Works by Arensky and music from Denmark, as arranged by the Danish String Quartet.
“If Music Be the Food…” is an organization dedicated to increasing awareness and support for the hungry in the local community. Eastman faculty, students, members of the Rochester Philharmonic, and other local professional musicians who participate in these concerts donate their time and talents, with 100% of the proceeds going directly to Foodlink. Admission to concerts is cash/check donation and/or non-perishable food items. Donations can also be made on the IMBTF donation page.

100 Acts of Giving Back

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1. 100 Acts of Giving Back Kickoff Concert | 3/21/2023 | Hochstein Performance Hall | Community Concert
2. East High School MIOSM Showcase | 3/31/2023 | East High School | East High School 6-12th Graders
3. Open Rehearsal (PHIL#11) | 3/31/2023 | East High School | Students from #58 and Pittsford Middle School Orchestra
4. Open Rehearsal (POPS#8) | 4/21/2023 | Kodak Hall |  RIT Illustration Students
5. Tiny Tots Concert | 5/9/2023 | Franklin High School | RCSD Kindergarten students
6. Tiny Tots Concert | 5/9/2023 | Franklin High School | RCSD Kindergarten students
7. RPO/ROCmusic Side-by-Side Concert | 5/10/2023 | Edgerton R-Center | Community Concert
8. Tiny Tots Concert | 5/11/2023 | Fort Hill Performing Arts Center | Pre-k and Kindergarten students
9. Tiny Tots Concert | 5/11/2023 | Fort Hill Performing Arts Center | Pre-k and Kindergarten students
10. Tiny Tots Concert | 5/12/2023 | Churchville-Chili High School | Pre-k and Kindergarten students

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11. Sensory Friendly Concert | 5/21/2023 | Hochstein Performance Hall |  Families with sensory sensitivities
12. Care and Wellness Performance | 5/22/2023 | Mary Cariola Center (Elmwood Location) | Students at Mary Cariola Center
13. Care and Wellness Performance | 5/22/2023 | Golisano Autism Center |  Participants of Golisano Autism Center
14.  Care and Wellness Performance | 5/23/2023 | Golisano Autism Center | Students at School for the Holy Childhood
15. Open Rehearsal (POPS#9) | 5/26/2023 | Kodak Hall |  Alzheimer's Association
16.  Career Day Presentation | 5/26/2023 | Rochester Prep Elementary | Students at Rochester Prep
17. Care and Wellness Performance | 6/5/2023 | Mary Cariola Center (Elmwood Location) | Students at Mary Cariola Center
18. Care and Wellness Performance | 6/6/2023 | Mary Cariola Center (East Ave Location) | Students at Mary Cariola Center
19. Care and Wellness Performance | 6/12/2024 | Golisano Autism Center | Preschool Students at Golisano Autism Center
20. Care and Wellness Performance | 6/14/2023 | St. Ann's - Cherry Ridge Campus | St. Ann's Community and Veteran's Outreach Center

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21. Care and Wellness Performance | 6/20/2023 | Camp Joy | Adults at Camp Joy
22. RPO Under the Stars @ Parcel 5 | 7/7/2023| Parcel 5 | Community Concert
23. RPO @ Perinton Center Stage Concert Series | 7/9/2023 | Perinton Center Park Ampitheatre | Community Concert
24. Young Artist Auditions Winners Recital | 7/9/2023 | Kilbourn Hall | Community Concert
25. City of Rochester Parks Concert | 7/11/2023 | Maplewood Rose Garden | Community Concert
26. RPO @ Ontario Beach | 7/12/2023 | Ontario Beach | Community Concert
27. Instrument Petting Zoo | 7/13/2023 | Brighton Memorial Library | Children
28. EnCompass Summer Learning Musician Visit | 7/18/2023 | Saint John Fisher | EnCompass Students
29. City of Rochester Parks Concert | 7/18/2023 | Barrington Park | Community Concert
30. RPO @ I-Square | 7/20/2023 | I-Square | Community Concert

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31. Educational Ensemble | 7/25/2023 | Saint John Fisher | EnCompass Students
32. City of Rochester Parks Concert | 7/25/2023 | Susan B. Anthony Square Park | Community Concert
33. Instrument Petting Zoo | 7/26/2023 | Central Library of Rochester | Children
34. Educational Ensembles | 7/28/2023 | Inlet - Arrowhead Park | Children
35. City of Rochester Parks Concert | 8/1/2023 | 500 Norton St. | Community Concert
36. Instrument Petting Zoo | 8/2/2023 | Gorham Free Library | Children
37. Open Rehearsal (PHIL#1) | 9/21/2023| Kodak Hall | Nazareth and Eastman Composition Students
38. Pre-Concert Performance (PHIL#1) | 9/21/2023 | Eastman Theatre | PHIL#1 Patrons
39. Centennial Community Comps | PHILS #1 | Kodak Hall | Veteran's Outreach Center; The Sunny Mike Foundation
40. Pre-Concert Performance (PHIL#1) | 9/23/2023 | Kodak Hall | PHIL#1 Patrons

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41. RPYO Concert | 9/24/2023 | Rochester Rotary Sunshine Camp | Community Concert
42. ROCmusic Mentorship | 9/25/2023 | ROCmusic | ROCmusic students
43. Open Rehearsal (PHIL#2) | 9/28/2023 | Kodak Hall | Alzheimer's Association; School of the Arts
44. Centennial Community Comps | PHIL#2 | Kodak Hall | ROCmusic
45. ROCmusic Mentorship | 10/2/2023 | ROCmusic | ROCmusic students
46. Open Rehearsal (ATT) | 10/3/2023| Fairport High School | Students at Fairport High School
47. Around the Town Concert | 10/3/2023 | Fairport High School | Community Concert
48. Around the Town Concert | 10/4/2023 | St. Theodore's Catholic Church | Community Concert
49. Workshop Q&A | 10/5/2023 | Williamson High School Jazz Band | Williamson High School Band Students
50. Workshop Q&A | 10/5/2023 | Williamson High School Choir | Williamson High School Choir Students

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51. Around the Town Concert | 10/5/2023 | Williamson High School | Community Concert
52. Community Special | 10/7/2023 | Mt. Olivet Baptist Church | Community Concert
53. Open Rehearsal (PHIL#3) | 10/11/2023 | Kodak Hall | CDS Monarch - Linden Creative Opportunities
54. ROCmusic Mentorship | 10/16/2023 | ROCmusic | ROCmusic students
55. Open Rehearsal (POPS#1) | 10/20/2023 | Kodak Hall | Students from School #58
56. ROCmusic Mentorship | 10/23/2023 | ROCmusic | ROCmusic students
57. Centennial Community Comps | PHIL#4 | Kodak Hall | Salvation Army Adult Drug and Alcohol Rehab Center
58. Centennial Community Comps | ORK#1 | Hochstein | ROCmusic
59. ROCmusic Mentorship | 10/30/2023 | ROCmusic | ROCmusic students
60. Care and Wellness Performance | 11/1/2023 | School #29 | Students at School #29

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61. Pre-Concert Performance (POPS#2) | 11/4/2023| Eastman Theatre | POPS#2 Patrons
62. ROCmusic Mentorship | 11/6/2023 | ROCmusic | ROCmusic students
63. Care and Wellness Performance | 11/7/2023 | Mary Cariola Center (Elmwood Location) | Students at Mary Cariola Center
64. Care and Wellness Performance | 11/8/2023 | Monroe Community Hospital | Monroe Community Hospital Residents
65. Care and Wellness Performance | 11/8/2023 | St. Ann's St. Ann's Community Residents
66. Open Rehearsal (POPS#3) | 11/10/2023 | Kodak Hall | Alzheimer's Association/CDS Monarch - Linden Creative Opportunities
67.  Centennial Community Comps | POPS#3 | Kodak Hall | Salvation Army Adult Drug and Alcohol Rehab Center; Veterans Outreach Center; The Sunny Mike Foundation
68. ROCmusic Mentorship | 11/13/2023 | ROCmusic | ROCmusic students
69. Open Rehearsal (PHIL#5) | 11/15/2023 | Kodak Hall | Nazareth Composition Students/School of the Arts Piano Students
70. Conductor Visit | 11/16/2023 | School #19 | Strings for Success

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71. ROCmusic Mentorship | 11/20/2023 | ROCmusic | ROCmusic students
72. Centennial Community Comps | Nutcracker | Kodak Hall | Salvation Army Adult Drug and Alcohol Rehab Center; ROCmusic; Asylum seeker families staying at Rochester hotels
73. ROCmusic Mentorship | 11/27/2023 | ROCmusic | ROCmusic students
74. Conductor Visit | 11/9/2023 | Canandaigua Academy | Canandaigua Academy Choir Students
75. ROCmusic Mentorship | 12/4/2023 | ROCmusic | ROCmusic students
76. Open Rehearsal (The Magic of Giving) | 12/5/2023 | Hochstein | Strings for Success from School #19
77. Care and Wellness Performance | 12/6/2023 | Pluta Cancer Center |Patients and Staff at Pluta Cancer Center
78. Care and Wellness Performance | 12/6/2023 | St. Ann'sSt. Ann's Community Residents
79. The Magic of Giving | 12/7/2023 | HochsteinCommunity Concert
80. Christmas Chamber Ensemble Concert | 12/8/2023 | Browncroft Community Church | Seniors 65+

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81. ROCmusic Mentorship | 12/11/2023 | ROCmusic | ROCmusic students
82. Care and Wellness Performance | 12/14/2023 | Linden Creative Opportunities
83. Open Rehearsal (POPS#4) | 12/14/2023 | Kodak Hall | Alzheimer's Association
84. Centennial Community Comps | POPS#4 | Kodak Hall | Salvation Army Adult Drug and Alcohol Rehab Center; ROCmusic; Big Brothers Big Sisters
85. Pre-Concert Performance (POPS#4) | 12/15/2023 | Eastman Theatre | POPS#4 Patrons
86. Pre-Concert Performance (POPS#4) | 12/16/2023 | Eastman Theatre | POPS#4 Patrons
87. Pre-Concert Performance (POPS#4) | 12/16/2023 | Eastman Theatre | POPS#4 Patrons
88. Conductor Visit | 12/17/2023 | RPYO | RPYO Students
89. Open Rehearsal (Star Wars) | 1/3/2024 | Auditorium Theatre | Students from School #58
90. Open Rehearsal (PHIL#6) | 1/11/2024 | Kodak Hall | School of the Arts dance and string students

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91. Brass Clinic | 1/12/2024 | School #58 Brass students at School #58
92. Centennial Community Comps | PHIL#6 | Kodak Hall | ROCmusic
93. Care and Wellness Performance | 1/17/2024 | St. Ann's | St. Ann's Community Residents
94. Open Rehearsal (ORK#2) | 1/18/2024 | Hochstein | Charles Finney School, BOCES LIVES Program at SUNY Geneseo, and Lifetime Assistance
95. Centennial Community Comps | POPS#5 | Kodak Hall | Salvation Army Adult Drug and Alcohol Rehab Center
96. ROCmusic Mentorship | 1/22/2024 | ROCmusic | ROCmusic students
97. Open Rehearsal (PHIL#7) | 1/25/2024 | Kodak Hall | School of the Arts middle school students
98. Centennial Community Comps | PHILS#7 | Kodak Hall | ROCmusic
99. ROCmusic Mentorship | 1/29/2024 | ROCmusic | ROCmusic students
100. ROCmusic Mentorship | 2/5/2024 | ROCmusic | ROCmusic students

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101. Open Rehearsal (PHIL #8) | 2/7/2024 | Kodak Hall | Houghton University's Conducting Studio; Strings for Success
102. Open Rehearsal (PHIL #8) | 2/8/2024 | Kodak Hall | Alzheimer's Association; Moodie's Children's Hours School
103. Pre-Concert Performance (PHIL #8) | 2/8/2024 | Eastman Theatre | PHIL # 8 Patrons
104. Education Concert | 2/9/2024 | Marion Junior-Senior High School | Students at Marion Junior-Senior High School
105. Pre-Concert Performance (PHIL #8) | 2/10/2024 | Eastman Theatre | PHIL # 8 Patrons
106. Primary Concert | 2/13/2024 | Kodak Hall | First-Third Grade Students
107. Primary Concert | 2/14/2024 | Kodak Hall | First-Third Grade Students
108. Tri-M Honors Induction Ceremony | 2/14/2024 | Irondequoit High School | West Irondequoit Students and Families
109. RPO Musician | 2/15/2024 | School #19 | Students in Strings for Success
110. Centennial Community Comps | Special (Whitney Houston) | Kodak Center | ROCmusic

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111. Conductor Visit | 2/26/2024 | Webster Schroeder High School | Orchestra students at Webster Schroeder High School
112. ROCmusic Mentorship | 2/26/2024 | ROCmusic | ROCmusic students
113. Conductor Visit | 2/27/2024 | School of the Arts | Orchestra students at School of the Arts
114. School of the Arts | 2/28/2024 | Churchville-Chili High School | Orchestra students at Churchville-Chili High School
115. School of the Arts | 2/29/2024 | Churchville-Chili High School | Band students at Churchville-Chili High School
116. Open Rehearsal (PHIL #9) | 2/29/2024 | Kodak Hall | Students at School of the Arts
117. Centennial Community Comps | PHIL #9 | Kodak Hall | ROCmusic
118. Education Concert | 3/1/2024 | School #19 | Students at School #19
119. ROCmusic Mentorship | 3/4/2024 | ROCmusic |  ROCmusic students
120. Conductor Visit | 3/5/2024 | Canandaigua Academy | Orchestra students at Canandaigua Academy

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121. Intermediate Concert | 3/11/2024 | Kodak Hall | Fourth-Sixth Grade Students
122. ROCmusic Mentorship | 3/11/2024 | ROCmusic | ROCmusic students
123. Intermediate Concert | 3/12/2024 | Kodak Hall | Fourth-Sixth Grade Students
124. Intermediate Concert | 3/13/2024 | Kodak Hall | Fourth-Sixth Grade Students
125. Conductor Visit | 3/13/2024 |  Victor Senior High School | Ninth Grade Orchestra Students
126. Intermediate Concert | 3/14/2024 | Kodak Hall | Fourth-Sixth Grade Students
127. Conductor Visit | 3/14/2024 |  Victor Senior High School | Tenth-Twelfth Grade Orchestra Students
128. Open Rehearsal (POPS#7) | 3/15/2024 | Kodak Hall | Lifetime Assistance; Arc of Monroe
129. Centennial Community Comps | POPS#7 | Kodak Hall |  ROCmusic students
130. Guest Artist Visit | 3/16/2024 | Eastman Community Music School | Students in Eastman Youth Jazz Orchestra

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131. Care and Wellness Performance | 3/18/2024 | Mary Cariola East Henrietta Road Campus | Students at Mary Cariola Center
132. ROCmusic Mentorship | 3/18/2024 | ROCmusic | ROCmusic students
133. Guest Conductor | 3/19/2024 | Canandaigua Academy | Canandaigua Academy Orchestra Concert
134. Pre-Concert Performance (PHIL#11) | 3/21/2024 | Strings for Success | PHIL#11 Patrons
135. Education Concert | 3/22/2024 |  School #58 | Students at School #58
136. ROCmusic Mentorship | 3/25/2024 | ROCmusic | ROCmusic students
137. RPO Spring-Break Mini Camp | 4/3/2024 | Temple B'rith Kodesh | RPO & High School Students
138. RPO Spring-Break Mini Camp | 4/3/2024 | Temple B'rith Kodesh | RPO & High School Students
139. RPO Spring-Break Mini Camp | 4/4/2024 | Temple B'rith Kodesh | RPO & High School Students
140. Sensory Friendly Concert | 4/6/2024 | Hochstein Performance Hall | RPO & Community

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141. Conductor Visit | 4/9/2024 | Brighton High School | Wind Ensemble Students at Brighton High School
142. Conductor Visit | 4/10/2024 |  School of the Arts | Wind Ensemble Students at School of the Arts
143. Conductor Visit | 4/12/2024 | Pittsford Sutherland High School | Orchestra Students at Pittsford Sutherland High School
144. Conductor Visit | 4/15/2024 | Pittsford Sutherland High School | Band Students at Pittsford Sutherland High School
145. ROCmusic Mentorship | 4/15/2024 |  ROCmusic | ROCmusic students & 4 RPO Musicians
146. Open rehearsal (PHIL #12) | 4/18/2024 | Kodak Hall | ROCmusic Students
147. PHIL #12 | Centennial Community Comps | ROCmusic
148. Open Rehearsal (ORK#3) | 4/19/2024 | Hochstein | Hochstein's Expressive Arts, BOCES LIVES Program at SUNY Geneseo, and Lifetime Assistance
149. Education Concert | 4/19/2024 | Bay Trail Middle School | Students at Bay Trail Middle School
150. Pre-Concert Performance (PHIL#12) | 4/20/2024 | Eastman Theatre | Hochstein's Suzuki Presto Strings & PHIL#12 Patrons

151. Care and Wellness Performance | 4/22/2024 | Victor Primary School | Students at Victor Primary School
152. Care and Wellness Performance| 4/22/2024 | Norman Howard School | Students at Norman Howard School
153. ROCmusic Mentorship | 4/22/2024 | ROCmusic | ROCmusic Students
154. Conductor Visit | 4/23/2024 | Mercy High School | Music Students at Mercy High School
155. Conductor Visit | 4/23/2024 | School #58 | Music Students at School #58
156. Care and Wellness Performance | 4/23/2024 | St. Ann's | St. Ann's Community Residents
157. ROCmusic Side-by-Side Rehearsal | 4/23/2024 | Edgerton Recreation Center | ROCmusic Students
158. ROCmusic Side-by-Side Rehearsal | 4/24/2024 | Edgerton Recreation Center | Community Concert
159. Centennial Community Comps | POPS #8 | Kodak Hall | EquiCenter Volunteers; Renaissance Academy Charter School; ECMS Pathways
160. Musician Meet & Greet | 4/27/2024 |  Java's |  ECMS Pathways Students

161. If Music Be the Food Performance | 4/28/2024 | St. Paul's Episcopal Church | Community Concert
162. ROCmusic Mentorship | 4/29/2024 | ROCmusic |  ROCmusic Students
163. Centennial Community Comps | PHIL #14 | Kodak Hall | ROCmusic Students