MUSIC MONDAY NEWSLETTER
Date: Monday, October 12, 1999
Room 211, Valley Middle School, Arnold, PA
Purpose of Meeting: Kickoff meeting
* The JCCPA is a top priority for Arnold City council. They purchased a building
on 5th Avenue and 17th Street
in downtown Arnold. They are setting up a nonprofit corporation to qualify
for funding.
* The JCCPA is a top priority for Valley Middle School. We have a new course
this year which focuses on the
arts. Our goal to improve performing arts in the schools
*Highlight the life of Johnny Costa.
Identify key points in his live, retrieve copies of stories, videos, etc.
Initiate Grant by prioritizing key material for exhibits ASAP
* Vision of JCCPA Center. The building
will be a showpiece for the Alle-Kiski Valley. Entire Alle-Kiski Valley
will be involved. Tie history
to performing arts.
* Future possibilities of the JCCPA.
WQED sponsors a music student of the month. Perhaps every Thursday
we could sponsor such presentations.
* Who to involve: PTA's, Servus Plus,
Senior Citizens, City Government, Residents of the Comrqunity,
state Reps, Chambers of Commerce, Comcast.
* Who to Include in the Museum
Make a list of musicians ....no limit ....then prioritize.
* Possible Motto: o Get involved in the JCCPA ....and Love It!
* Identify a JCCPA Board which will
make key decisions in the best interest of Meet of the Team Players.