Trumansburg Conservatory of Fine Arts

Join us for a world premiere musical event! A Canon for Reunion is a new musical work by Ithaca composer John Bunge, celebrating the coming together for musical experiences. The canon (or round) will consist of two movements of about 10 minutes each, for a quartet consisting of Maggie Burke, clarinet; John Bunge, banjo; William Hurley, viola; and former TCFA instructor Christopher Morgan Loy, piano. Performance begins at 3PM EST on Sunday December 6. A Q&A session featuring the performers on Zoom will follow the performance at 3:30PM. Visit www.tburgconservatory.org to view the performance and attend the Q&A.

NEW Dance Classes start December 9! These new in-person classes (with an online option) will run through the annual Spring Recital in May 2021. Classes are tentative, and subject to enrollment. Register at TCFA.live Intermediate Ballet & Jazz (ages 7+) - Wednesdays 4:30-5:30pm - Intermediate Ballet and Jazz terminology, techniques, steps, and combinations.... Dance Stretch & Strength: Turns & Leaps (all ages) - Wednesdays 5:45-6:45pm - Dance conditioning workout class to strengthen core, improve extension and strength in the legs, and improve overall dance technique, specifically for turns and leaps. Ballet for Adults (all ages) - Wednesdays 7-8pm - Ballet to strengthen their ankles, legs and core body, as well as gently stretch the hips and limbs. All skill levels are welcome. Advanced Tap & Jazz (ages 7+) - Thursdays 3-4pm Advanced Tap and Jazz terminology, techniques, steps and combinations in historical Vaudeville theatre jazz and contemporary jazz styles. Kinderdance (ages 5+) - Saturdays 11-12pm Students learn basic ballet and tap terminology, rhythm, steps and combinations through dance games, warm ups, song-dances, and combinations.

The TEF / TCFA Community Art Auction Fundraiser is complete, and we are thrilled to report thanks to our generous donors and bidders, we have raised more money from auction sales at this online auction than in any previous year! Thank you for helping both of our organizations continue to thrive in this difficult time. A special thanks to Steven, Michele, Heather, Megan and all of the members of the Trumansburg Education Foundation board who helped to create this wonderful event. There's still time to donate to the TCFA #GivingTuesday effort at the link below: https://www.facebook.com/donate/799594087284350/3742062355828588/

A final reminder that the TEF / TCFA Art auction bidding ends at 10pm tonight. This print by famed photographer Keith Cardwell (www.keithcardwellphotography.com/) showcases his uniquely intimate reportage style of photography. This print is stamped and hand signed on the reverse. An investment grade piece of photographic art. https://www.charityauctionstoday.com//tcfa-tef-art-auction

The TEF / TCFA Community Art Auction Fundraiser ends tonight at 10. Helen Santelli donated these two works, including a print of her award winning painting "Along the Canal" and a wonderful ceramic vessel. Don't let your favorite artwork get away, bid today! https://www.charityauctionstoday.com//tcfa-tef-art-auction

Werner Sun's work, "Slow and Steady" not only features charcoal patterning, but also tiny threads woven into the work itself. Very precise and detailed! Thank you for this donation to the TEF / TCFA auction, bidding ends at 10pm tomorrow. Visit https://www.charityauctionstoday.com//tcfa-tef-art-auction