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Cadrona Home benefits from Netherlands Insurance Sponsored, Wonderful World Concert!

•Island Violin Student, Anastasia Winsborrow Rehearsing at Sound Check
• Island Violin Student, Anastasia Winsborrow Rehearsing at Sound Check

It is indeed a wonderful world when we can give back to our community in a meaningful way. The Cadrona Home for the Aged is the most recent beneficiary of one of the many exceptional benefit concerts produced by Valerie Daniel, local opera /concert singer and voice specialist.

The benefit concert, which was principally sponsored by Netherlands Insurance, featured performances from more than 30 artistes / musicians. It was held at the Grenada Trade Centre on May 17th 2014 and brought together a wide array of talented performers from varying musical backgrounds including classical, opera, jazz and also pop.

Additionally, at the concert, voice and music students of all ages were given the unique opportunity to not only be a part of the show but also through their active involvement in sound checks and rehearsals, gain invaluable experience from performing on the ‘big stage’.

As has been a customary practice, proceeds from the concert were donated to a select charity or organization. The Cadrona Home for the Aged was this year’s recipient. Valerie Daniel along with her students and those of Island Violin Music School, visited the Home on Sunday May 25th to perform a selection of classical numbers for this special audience. In keeping with their commitment, a cheque of $5000.00 EC was donated to the home.

Commenting on her work in the community, Ms. Daniel said “Why not give? Each year we make a music donation to a different charity or organization that need assistance. With the involvement of my students, it makes what we do even more fulfilling as we contribute to Grenada’s social welfare in a direct and meaningful way. This year, we are just thrilled that with our music contribution and talents, we can offer more and bring comfort to the residents whilst spending time with them.”

Netherlands Insurance has been a sponsor and stalwart supporter of this annual concert for the past 5 years. “Netherlands is pleased to a play such a significant role in the hosting of these concerts not only as a patron of the arts, but to see that through our support, a number of welfare organizations and deserving individuals are benefited as a direct result.” commented Richard Strachan, Managing Director.

Valerie Daniel has produced benefit concerts in Grenada for over 12 years from which many organizations have benefitted including GRENSAVE and Dorothy Hopkin Home for the Disabled. “With the continued support of sponsors such as Netherlands Insurance, we will continue with our work, improving the lives of many through music.” Ms. Daniel concluded.

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