Puerto Vallarta, Mexico – The Instituto de Artes Musicales Puerto Vallarta (IAMPV) is set to enchant music enthusiasts with a series of captivating concerts, lively fundraisers, and engaging workshops this winter. Operating as a non-profit organization, IAMPV serves as the nurturing force behind the Vallarta Symphony Orchestra (OSV) and the Salty Paws Jazz Orchestra.
Upcoming OSV Concerts:
February 11 – American School, Marina Vallarta
February 12 – Salon Paraiso, Nuevo Nayarit
March 17 – American School, Marina Vallarta
March 18 – Salon Paraiso, Nuevo Nayarit
Salty Paw Jazz Orchestra Fundraisers:
Kickstarting the festivities, the Salty Paw Jazz Orchestra will host a fundraising extravaganza at Oscar’s on January 21. Click HERE for tickets. Then, on February 4, IAMPV invites the community to join their Mardi Gras celebration, featuring the Salty Paw Jazz Band Orchestra and more. Tickets for the event, complete with delicious New Orleans-style food, are set to go on sale soon. For more information, email iampvinfo(at)gmail.com.
Did You Know? Mardi Gras Edition:
Mardi Gras is about music and excitement. It’s one big holiday in New Orleans – and we will celebrate it in Puerto Vallarta with our fundraiser on February 4. Revelers know to wear costumes or at least dress in purple, green, and gold, and adorn themselves with long, colorful beads and elaborate masks.
Mardi Gras is a tradition that dates back thousands of years to pagan celebrations of spring and fertility, including the raucous Roman festivals of Saturnalia and Lupercalia. When Christianity arrived in Rome, religious leaders decided to incorporate these popular local traditions into the new faith, an easier task than abolishing them altogether.
As a result, the excess and debauchery of the Mardi Gras season became a prelude to Lent, the 40 days of fasting and penance between Ash Wednesday and Easter Sunday. Mardi Gras is celebrated around the world, including in Denmark, Italy, Canada, Germany, and, of course, in New Orleans, USA.
Special OSV Canadian Guest Artists: FreePlay
February’s concerts will feature the extraordinary Canadian guest artists FreePlay. Using only two voices and innovative live-looping techniques, FreePlay promises a genre-bending a cappella performance that takes audiences on a global musical journey without leaving their seats.
Whether you’re a classical aficionado, a jazz enthusiast, or just looking for a fun way to support a good cause, IAMPV has something for you. Mark your calendar for these exciting events and help keep the music alive in Puerto Vallarta!
Calling All Musicians: Join OSV and Salty Paw Jazz Orchestra!
IAMPV extends an open invitation to musicians who can read music and are eager for a fantastic experience. No audition is required, and instruments may be provided. OSV has openings for brass, violins, violas, cellos, bass, and percussion, with rehearsals on Saturday mornings. Salty Paw Jazz Orchestra welcomes drummers, guitarists, pianists, brass players, and percussionists, with rehearsals on Saturday afternoons.
Instruments and Support Needed:
IAMPV is actively seeking donations of instruments, including a bassoon and a grand piano for the university. Additionally, the organization requires a professional sound system with mics, cables, speakers, a computer with a USB port, and smartphones. Financial contributions are also welcomed to sustain vital education programs.
Volunteer Opportunities:
IAMPV is on the lookout for a Social Media Lead to manage online outreach. If you can assist, click HERE to volunteer.
Support IAMPV:
Donate to IAMPV through etina.org. U.S. citizens/residents will receive a tax receipt for their contributions. For more information, email iampvinfo(at)gmail.com.
IAMPV (Instituto de Artes Musicales Puerto Vallarta) is a non-profit educational music institute whose mission is to bring the joy of music to children and young adults in the greater Banderas Bay area. This is accomplished through a comprehensive program with many levels of instruction and different musical disciplines. Musical instruments are provided to beginning students.
For more information about the concerts, IAMPV programs, or how you can participate, visit IAMPV.org, or IAMPuertoVallarta on Facebook.
