I wrote to all 18 of the papers on the enclosed (updated) list. (P.S. to Russ
-- if you get a chance, could you update this with your papers? I never did it
-- thanks.)
Basically I took the save-the-date description and book-ended it with a little
verbiage of my own.
[Beginning of email]
Subject: Singing for "social justice"
To: The [----------------------]
Hi.
We are performing to support Maine's immigrants through song. The Phoenix
Chorale, Portland's own Social Justice Choir, will present a free concert on
behalf of the Immigrant Legal Advocacy Project (ILAP) on April 30, 2016 at the
Cathedral of St. Luke State Street, at 7:00 PM.
We are excited to announce that the concert features lutenist Timothy Burris
and Syrian violinist Aban Zirikly.
This concert raises the issue of immigration, bringing forth music from
different cultures to lend an understanding of the concept of home - leaving
home, finding home, celebrating one's homeland. Other selections help us feel
unity as a community who are ourselves from other places, and finally
additional works that humanize the struggle, longing, and hope that are part of
the immigrant's experience.
ILAP helps Maine's immigrant population maneuver the complex legal challenges
on the pathway to citizenship.
We think there may be a story here for you. Phoenix Chorale is certainly
unique. We would appreciate hearing how we might best engage your readers to
encourage their attendance at the April 30th ILAP Concert at St. Luke, as well
as their support of Phoenix Chorale Portland.
Rory Sellers
Board Member
Phoenix Chorale Portland
cc: Linda Atherton, Dir. Outreach
[end of email]
P.S. After the initial encouraging response from the Press-Herald they have
been silent. I've emailed and called.
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