“The Grove Foundation Summer Music Program 2024”
Ignacy Gaydamovich is a recipient of top prizes at international competitions and as a soloist performed with the National Radio and TV of Albania, Hartt Symphony, and Manchester (CT) Symphony orchestras.
He has released three CDs, and has performed in Austria, China, Japan, Lebanon, Panama, Poland, Russia, as well as in the US. He served as a Visiting Assistant Professor at the SUNY Potsdam Crane School of Music and has been on the cello faculty at Texas Christian University and Mount Holyoke College. Dr. Gaydamovich has received degrees from F. Chopin Music Academy, Texas Christian University, Boston Conservatory, Longy School of Music, and his doctorate from the University of Hartford. www.gaydamovich.com
Veronika Schreiber is a soloist with many orchestras in Poland, Spain, Italy and in the USA. Veronika has appeared at Marlboro Music Festival, Bach Aria Festival, Momadnock Music, Estate d'Radicondoli (Italy), Festi'Val d' Arly (France), Musica Electronica Nova, and Warsaw Autumn Festival (Poland).
Formerly concertmaster of Polish Chamber Orchestra, Orchestra Filarmonica di Gran Canaria and the New Hampshire Symphony, she also played with Orpheus Chamber Orchestra and was a founding member of the New England Camerata.
Ms. Schreiber taught violin and chamber music at Smith College, Amherst College, and the University of Massachusetts in Amherst. She conducted Violin Masterclasses in France (schreibermasterclass.com), at Duke University, and Charleston College SC.
She is Artistic Director of the festival Viva Bach Peterborough in Peterborough NH and the Viva Bach festival in Portugal, and was a member of Jury of Thor Varga Competition in Switzerland.
“The Grove Foundation Summer Music Program 2023”
Dominika McCauley is a talented and passionate music teacher and musical theater director. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Music and Theater from the Frost School of Music at the University of Miami, Florida.
With a strong foundation in the performing arts, Dominika's expertise extends beyond the stage. She pursued her passion for education and obtained a Master's degree in Early Childhood Education and Special Education from Manhattanville College.
Dominika's performing experience in music and theater allows her to connect deeply with her students, fostering their artistic growth and instilling a love for the arts. Currently, she enjoys her role as a music teacher and musical theater director at Fairfield Country Day School, where she inspires and guides young talents to discover their creative potential.
She hopes to help play a pivotal role in shaping the future of aspiring musicians and performers at the Boys and Girls Club.
Veronika Schreiber is a soloist with many orchestras in Poland, Spain, Italy and in the USA. Veronika has appeared at Marlboro Music Festival, Bach Aria Festival, Momadnock Music, Estate d'Radicondoli (Italy), Festi'Val d' Arly (France), Musica Electronica Nova, and Warsaw Autumn Festival (Poland).
Formerly concertmaster of Polish Chamber Orchestra, Orchestra Filarmonica di Gran Canaria and the New Hampshire Symphony, she also played with Orpheus Chamber Orchestra and was a founding member of the New England Camerata.
Ms. Schreiber taught violin and chamber music at Smith College, Amherst College, and the University of Massachusetts in Amherst. She conducted Violin Masterclasses in France (schreibermasterclass.com), at Duke University, and Charleston College SC.
She is Artistic Director of the festival Viva Bach Peterborough in Peterborough NH and the Viva Bach festival in Portugal, and was a member of Jury of Thor Varga Competition in Switzerland.
December 2021 - Here at the Grove Foundation would like to let all our beneficiaries know about the achievements of the Boys & Girls club of Northern Westchester. To see the entire presentation, please click on the following link. CLICK HERE
Here at the Grove Foundation, we continue to be amazed at the Boys & Girls club of Northern Westchester and how they have managed their summer program during the pandemic.
All grants for Boys and Girls Club are in memory of Lois Grove first wife of Dr. David L. Grove.
Beginning this year, 2020, the board of directors of The Elzbieta and David Grove Private Foundation established a special award – “The Lois Grove Award “ to the winner of Youth of the Year in Boys and Girls Club of Mt. Kisco with a one thousand dollar grant to reward their achievement.
The first laureate of The Lois Grove Award is Alison Torres. We congratulate her!
Congratulations to her and all of the finalists!
Shown below is a picture of Alison as well as a beautiful thank you card we received from her.
The second laureate of The Lois Grove Award is Sophia Trejo.. Laureate Youth of the Year 2021!
Congratulations to her and all of the finalists!
The thirdlaureate of The Lois Grove Award is Kacy Espitia.. Laureate Youth of the Year 2022!
Congratulations to her and all of the finalists!
In December 2019 we received a beautiful holiday card from the Boys and Girls club hand drawn by one of their pupils.
THANK YOU TATI!