 Calliope
is funded in part with grants from Allegheny Regional Asset District,
Robert Izod Fund of Pittsburgh Foundation,
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Council on the Arts,
Vira I. Heinz Endowment,
A.W. Mellon Educational Fund of the Pittsburgh Foundation,
Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation.
Calliope Mission & Programs
Since 1976, Calliope has been a nonprofit educational and presenting
organization that promotes and preserves traditional and contemporary
folk music and its allied arts. Calliope programs are unique to
western Pennsylvania.
- Calliope Concerts - The best national and international
folk music talent in a 600-seat concert hall.
- Calliope School of Folk Music, Dance, and Crafts
- Classes taught by the best folk artists in western Pennsylvania.
- Calliope Outreach Programs
- Summer Festivals - Calliope partners with other
organizations in support of outdoor festivals, referring national
and local talent, and presenting workshops and jam sessions.
- Emerging Legends Concerts - Calliope collaborates
with the University of Pittsburgh Library System to present the best in national touring and regional artists at The Cup & Chaucer
- Calliope Folk Song Night - A monthly round-robin
session for lovers of folk songs.
- Calliope Songwriters Circle - A monthly gathering
of local and regional songwriters.
- The Threepenny Opry - Presents local artists
on Friday & Saturday nights
- Calliope Songwriters Open Stage - Weekly opportunity for
songwriters to share their music.
- Country and Classic Blues Society - A gathering
of acoustic blues enthusiasts.
A Brief History of Calliope House
Calliope: The Pittsburgh Folk Music Society originated
at the historic Northside home of Bagpipe instructor George Balderose.
For a brief history of the house please visit: Calliope
House History
| Calliope Membership |
Calliope relies on its membership for support. If
you would like to become a member, call/email the
Calliope office. 412-361-1915, email
Members receive our quarterly newsletter as well as a discount
on classes at the Calliope School. |
Board of Directors & Officers
Carol Stewart James· President
Tom Bartnik· Vice President
Deane Root· Treasurer
Jason Wrona· Secretary
Helena Shorter Alston
Stephen A. Antonelli
Al Bowers
Brian Bronaugh
Tim Cunningham
Bob Fagan
Brendan Kelly
Rick Landesberg
Rick Malis
Margaret C. McDonald
Steve Miklas
Rush Miller
Thomas Moore
Deborah Moses
John Rodney
Phil Smith
Joe Switala
Steve Weber
Executive Director
Patricia Tanner
Staff
Donna Isaac
Amber Coppings
Emily Rodgers
Judy Lightner
Sponsors
The Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh
Chatham University
WYEP 91.3 FM
Funders
Allegheny Regional Asset District
Robert Izod Fund of Pittsburgh Foundation
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Council on the Arts
Vira I. Heinz Endowment
A.W. Mellon Educational Fund of the Pittsburgh Foundation
Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation
...and many generous individuals
Founder
George Balderose
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