Most of us know Emmanuel Fonte as the Vice President of Ultimate Client Relationship® and Digital Strategies. Did you know he is also a musical director, and that he led a 60-piece orchestra in a 17-song set on May 4th to raise money for a nonprofit? It’s true! All proceeds from the show, Crescendo, benefited the John Cameron Changing Lives Foundation, which is dedicated to enhancing and maintaining mental health resources in Edmonton, Canada. Here are some fun facts and additional resources about the show and Emmanuel’s contributions:
- Audience: 1,400
- Venue: Windspear Centre
- In addition to story and song, Crescendo includes stories from prominent community members about how mental illness has touched their lives
- Through the power of music, one of the goals of Crescendo is to help break down stigmas surrounding mental health issues
- Mark your calendar: the next one is May 4, 2019 in Edmonton!
- Read more about the show, Crescendo
- Op Ed published May 2 in Edmonton Sun: Fonte brings energy to Crescendo Friday
- Op Ed published May 5 in Edmonton Sun: Crescendo captures creativity and compassion
