Gary Cooper and Richard Hartgrove
present
Friday, April 22, 2022
7:30pm
The Roof Garden at the Austin Central Library
About Beyond Belonging
Join us for Beyond Belonging: a vibrant evening connected by music, presented by Gary Cooper and Richard Hartgrove, on Friday, April 22nd at the beautiful Roof Garden of the downtown Austin Central Library. This event provides a wonderful opportunity for staff, alumni, students, and friends of Austin Soundwaves to celebrate together with music, wine, food, and community. In lieu of a formal seated dinner at assigned tables, there will be multiple heavy appetizers and drinks offered throughout the evening in order to allow all of our guests to enjoy each other’s company throughout the space both inside and outside.
Proceeds from Beyond Belonging will directly support Austin Soundwaves and our in-school and community programming, which serves over 650 students across 14 partner schools in the Austin metroplex and beyond, and includes orchestra and band support sectionals and lessons, afterschool instruction, Mariachi Para Todos, the Community Symphony, and the Draylen Mason Fellows Program.
Evening Details
Friday, April 22, 2022
7:30pm - 10pm
The Roof Garden at the Austin Central Library
710 W. Cesar Chavez Street, Austin, TX 78701
Black tie optional (Austin-chic)
Heavy appetizers, wine, spirits, and drinks
Rooftop Garden and Inside the Library
7:30 pm
Open bar sponsored by IBC Bank
Austin Soundwaves String Quartet
Featured Performance
Rooftop Garden
8:20 pm
Sponsored by Dr. Diane and Bryan Jones
Mariachi Para Todos
Featured Performance
Rooftop Garden
8:50 pm
Sponsored by HEB
Daniela Santiago - Special Guest
Presentation and Performance
Dr. Teresa Lozano Long Fellowship
Inside the Library
9 pm
Dessert and Close of Evening
Rooftop Garden and Inside the Library
9:30pm - 10pm
Beyond Belonging Special Guest
DANIELA SANTIAGO (‘21)
Daniela Santiago started playing viola with Austin Soundwaves in 2015 but discovered her true musical passion as a guitarist in our 2017 mariachi ensemble. Daniela was accepted to attend the Interlochen Arts Academy in Michigan for her junior year on viola. She graduated in 2021 as a classical guitar major and is currently attending the University of Southern California Thornton School of Music on a full scholarship to continue her classical guitar studies. She is also a past Draylen Mason Fellow and a featured young artist on From The Top.
As part of her week in Austin leading up to Beyond Belonging, Daniela will serve as our first ever Resident Artist, teaching lessons and giving presentations to our partner school programs.
COVID-19 Policy
Austin-Travis County's COVID-19 Community Level is currently low.
We care about the safety of all staff, students, supporters, and guests we welcome to Austin Soundwaves events such as Beyond Belonging. We are closely monitoring health and safety guidelines protocols set forth by the City of Austin and Travis County health officials and will follow recommendations accordingly.
To find out more, please visit https://www.austintexas.gov/page/covid-19-risk-based-guidelines
Beyond Belonging Sponsorship Opportunities
Beyond Belonging presented by Gary Cooper and Richard Hartgrove
Generously sponsored by HEB
Generously sponsored by Douglas Eicher and Bonnie Mills
Generously sponsored by Diane and Bryan Jones
Generously sponsored by IBC Bank
Generously sponsored by Lorraine and John Wang
Generously sponsored by Diana Resnik
Generously sponsored by Layla Fry
Ticket Packages
Many Melodies - Beyond Belonging Donations
We welcome donations of all sizes for anyone unable to attend or would like to support Beyond Belonging and Austin Soundwaves in addition to their generous purchase. All donations will go toward our Many Melodies goal of $10,000 for the evening, which is generously sponsored by Douglas Eicher and Bonnie Mills. 100% of gifts received directly supports our school and community programming.
Gala Committee
Thanks to our wonderful gala committee for their work in making this event possible.