September 2013 News and Notes
“Reciprocity” Music Video Submitted for a Grammy Nomination Consideration
Margaret’s new music video, “Reciprocity” was recently submitted to the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences for a Grammy nomination consideration. Nico Nepola directed and Margaret co-produced the music video with former Growing Azalea Music intern Shannon Mingal. The music video also features the acting talent of Jason Oginsky, Ignacyo Matynia, and camera assistance by Paul Passantino.
www.youtube.com/MargaretBernstein
Margaret’s Upcoming Performances
Margaret will be performing in Minneapolis, Minnesota and London, England later this month. Please check Margaret’s concert calendar for all the details!
www.gamusic.com/Calendar www.MargaretBernstein.com/calendar
Margaret’s Song to Commemorate 9/11
Margaret wrote “Another World” after she and her son boarded the last train out from New York City on that memorable day. Deanna Jones Falchook sings vocals on the song, which you can hear on Margaret’s Reverb Nation station.
www.ReverbNation.com/MargaretBenrstein
News from Azalea Blossom
Were you aware that you can help raise money for Azalea Blossom, Margaret’s 501c3 organization dedicated to the awareness, education and prevention of domestic and social violence and child abuse, by searching the internet? Goodsearch is a search engine powered by Yahoo, which is set up to help raise money for charities. Simply go to www.Goodsearch.com and type in Azalea Blossom, Incorporated for your charity of choice. All money raised is used towards the SAFE through the Arts violence prevention program. Thanks for your support!
Inspiration
Inspiration Person
If you reside in New York State’s Capital District, chances are that you are already familiar with the music of percussionist Brian Melick, September’s Inspirational Person of the month.
www.margaretbernstein.com/inspiration/
Inspiration Place
September’s place of inspiration is the town of Hastings located in East Sussex, England. One of the original Cinque Ports, Hastings is best known for the famous battle, which took place there with William the Conqueror in 1066.
www.margaretbernstein.com/inspiration/
Acknowledgments
Birthdays
Laura K, Joel M, Kimberly C, Barbara K, Benjamin B, Nick C, Lisa R-D, Nelta M, Dan N, Rob E, Ryan M, Lou G, Susan S, Ed M, Gard C, Alex O, Rain L, Raphael R, Karen N, Karen B, Rick D, Liz R, Elliot M, Wayne, Sharon D, Kya M, Laura V, Sierra P, Sonya S, Narayan C, Malak D, Mehernoush M, Kitty M, Kelsey K, Doug S, Michael F, Pamela B-S, Norina E, Carl E, Liz H, Darlene K, Teresa M, John D, Anamyn A, Leslie W, Scott B, Dan S, Bif S
Congratulations
To Growing Azalea Music’s former intern, Shannon Mingal, for her new job as Lead Marketing Representative with Dower record label in New York City.To Margaret’s cousin, Rachel Bernstein, for recently being appointed as Creative Director of the new Style Line website. http://thestyleline.comTo college freshman everywhere for the willingness to embark upon new challenges.
In Need of Prayer
To college freshman everywhere for the willingness to embark upon new challenges.To anyone who is currently suffering from a severe depression and/or mental illness.To all educators everywhere that they may be Divinely guided to bring about positive change and growth in their young scholars.
Quote of the Month
“Out beyond ideas of wrong-doing and right-doing, there is a field. I shall meet you there.” (Rumi).