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Spotlight on
Folsom Concert Association by HEATHER L. NELSON
Performing Artists
FCA Executive Board Members: Paul Schmidt, Bobbi Schmidt, Sharon Burnett, Craig Burnett, and Marc Dubin
FCA Excutive Board photo by Kathy Cunningham. Other photos courtesy of their respective companies or organizations.
Angela Ingersoll Sings Judy Garland
C Glenn Miller Orchestra
Jim Witter
elebrating their 25th anniversary in April, the Folsom Concert Association’s (FCA) mission has remained constant: to plan and schedule affordably priced, annual musical performances for our region’s residents. The nonprofit also aims to foster, recognize, and encourage participation in music for all ages. “I get a great sense of pride when I see smiles on the faces of patrons who come to our concerts,” shares FCA President Craig Burnett. “No matter what ills are affecting their lives, they’re able to forget their problems and enjoy outstanding performances—seeing patrons happy makes me happy!” Though their 20/21 concert season was canceled due to COVID-19, you can still support the group’s mission by donating to their various outreach programs. Additionally, they’re sharing past performer’s videos on their website, including one from Daniel Rodriguez and his wife, Marla, who were set to perform on April 5. HLN: TELL US ABOUT THE FOLSOM CONCERT ASSOCIATION’S INCEPTION. CB: In 1994, a group of Folsom residents headed by [the late] Dick Merz met around his kitchen table to discuss putting together affordable concerts for the city and surrounding communities. In the spring of 1995, FCA incorporated as a 501(c) (3) nonprofit. Community concert associations (CCAs), as a whole, started in the ’20s, so people who lived in small [towns] and couldn't get to large cities had an opportunity to go to the theater and see live musical performances. Today, there are approximately 200 CCAs across the U.S.
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