Fuse Ensemble is supported by Fuse Ensemble Arts Collective (FEAC), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to advance the awareness of, and opportunities for living composers and collaborating artists such as the poets, sculptors, conceptual, visual and media artists with whom they work, and by regularly celebrating the work of artists in the global majority. FEAC wishes to expose audiences to a wide range of artistic perspectives and insights to encourage the growth of a more vibrant new music community.
A spirit of conversation with the present moment and the people in it is what drives their work and is something they hold dear.
FEAC will accomplish their mission by offering composers and collaborating artists commissions, collaborations, public performances, encouragement, recognition and promotion of their work with Fuse Ensemble each season.
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Fuse Ensemble’s 2024-2025 Season was supported, in part, by the Virginia Commission for the Arts, which receives support from the Virginia General Assembly and the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency.
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Fuse Ensemble Arts Collective 501(c)(3)
Fuse Community Concert Series
Fuse Community Concerts are an outreach program of Richmond nonprofit organization Fuse Ensemble Arts Collective. This season, Fuse Community Concerts include an inspiring selection of works by living composers, performed by a duo of Fuse Ensemble members Angela Murakami, clarinet, and Nancy Jo Snider, ‘cello.
FEAC Board of Directors/Officers
Gina Biver, Executive Director/Chair
Gina Biver, the founder of Fuse Ensemble and their creative and technical director, has been steadfast in her devotion to the group and in making highly conceptual musical and artistic happenings since 2008. Beyond her artistic and musical composition, direction and sometimes conducting work, she has written numerous successful grants, found funding, created kickstarters to fund recordings, and maintained recording contracts with Ravello Records and now Neuma Recordings for the Ensemble. She is very excited to embark on Fuse Ensemble’s new phase that includes the mission and the support of Fuse Ensemble Arts Collective!
Angela Murakami, FEAC Director of Finance/Treasurer
Clarinetist Angela Murakami is a longtime member of Fuse Ensemble and a valued officer of the board. Angela comes to us with more than 25 years of experience in nonprofit management and a variety of financial duties.
Martha Haines, Director of Projects and Ensemble Management/Secretary
Pianist/Percussionist Martha Haines has been working with Gina Biver since 2005, and was for several years a member of Fuse Ensemble. She brings the board a wealth of knowledge with a degree in artist management and 20 years of experience in the nonprofit sector. She helps with the management of artist schedules, website technology and planning details specific to all ongoing and new projects of the ensemble.
“J” Peterson, Director of Community Outreach and Engagement
“J” Peterson brings with him a deep desire to develop stronger communities in Richmond through the arts, education and advocacy. He is passionate about fostering a sense of belonging and community, and has worked as a Youth Advisory Board Member at Community Catalyst, and as Field Director for VIrginia Mayoral Candidate Roday for Virginia, and has volunteered with the Virginia Public Access Project. “J” was also a Governor’s Fellow in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Jelena Bujevac, Marketing, Advisory Board Member
Whether for a globally matrixed professional services firm (EY, PwC) or a progressive arts startup (Dupont Underground), Jelena combines art and science to deliver modern marketing, business results and create stellar client experiences.
She’s considers herself an honorary Washingtonian having moved to DC in 1991 while honoring her Steel Town Pittsburgh roots and sunny Florida upbringing. She’s passionate about her historic Shaw neighborhood and an active supporter of the arts.