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Found Sound Nation

Brooklyn, NY

Backed by the groundbreaking new music group Bang on a Can, Found Sound Nation is a team of professional composers, musicians, and producers who work with youth and communities on collaborative music projects. We emphasizes a mobile, collaborative way... view more

  1. on December 28
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    Found Sound Nation
    Posted project update #3

    Ciné Institute Project Happening in February

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  2. on September 14
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    Found Sound Nation
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    HEARTBEAT Jerusalem Youth Music Tour - The Mic is Stronger! by HEARTBEAT

    Israeli and Palestinian youth musicians are launching a concert tour to build trust between our communities. We need your help!

    • 109% funded $3,275 pledged
    • 43 backers
    • Funded Oct 25, 2011
  3. on July 17, 2011
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    Found Sound Nation
    Posted project update #2

    Our Haiti Film-Scoring Project is Funded!! Thanks so much for your support.

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  4. on July 16, 2011
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    Two Film Scores in Jakmèl, Haiti: FSN & the Ciné Institute by Found Sound Nation

    This Fall, Found Sound Nation will conduct a film-scoring workshop with young Haitian filmmakers at the Cine Institute in Jakmèl.

    • 102% funded $3,074 pledged
    • 39 backers
    • Funded Jul 16, 2011
  5. on July 14, 2011
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    Posted project update #1

    Tax Deductible?

    Many of you have asked if donations are tax deductible, and they are! Found Sound Nation is part of Bang on a Can, which has been a 501c3 for more than 20 years.  If you would like an official thank-you letter to use for tax purposes, please let us know!

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  6. on June 26, 2011
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    Great project! We're also doing a project in Haiti with young filmmakers at the Ciné Institute. If you're interested, check us out. Good luck!
  7. on June 26, 2011
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    A Hand Up: Transitions in Haiti by Julia & Tess

    A transitional time in Haiti: From Disaster Relief to Development Aid

    • 102% funded $10,258 pledged
    • 126 backers
    • Funded Jul 10, 2011
  8. on June 26, 2011
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    TwoSense - Mission to Commission! by Ashley Bathgate & Lisa Moore

    TwoSense: Ashley Bathgate, cello Lisa Moore, piano

    • 148% funded $9,650 pledged
    • 146 backers
    • Funded Aug 23, 2011
  9. on June 24, 2011
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    Found Sound Nation launched a project

    Two Film Scores in Jakmèl, Haiti: FSN & the Ciné Institute by Found Sound Nation

    This Fall, Found Sound Nation will conduct a film-scoring workshop with young Haitian filmmakers at the Cine Institute in Jakmèl.

    • $3,000 funding goal
    • 07/16/2011 Funding Ended
  10. on December 21, 2010
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    the Suite Unraveling post-eviction recovery & travel fund by Lily Maase

    We've been evicted by the Department of Buildings! We have an album out and a tour booked! Help us put this music on the road!

    • 113% funded $3,124 pledged
    • 74 backers
    • Funded Dec 21, 2010