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Kansas City Mayor Sly James proclaims “Youth Symphony Week” in Kansas City, Mo. December 7-14, 2014!

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Read the text of the Mayor’s proclamation below!

Youth Symphony of Kansas City performed at The Midwest Clinic — an International Band and Orchestra Conference on December 19, 2014.  This performance was an incredible opportunity for the musicians involved in the orchestra and also for the visibility of the organization on an international scope. 

Even though the performance and travel to Chicago is now a memory, you can still help us out!

Your gift of $350 pays for the entire cost of this experience for one musician. A gift of $100 provides the transportation expenses for one student and $50 will cover the meals for one musician. Every dollar continues to provide support for this experience!

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Photo Credit: Rachel Meiring



PROCLAMATION

ESTABLISHING ‘YOUTH SYMPHONY WEEK’ IN KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI

WHEREAS, the organization is committed to community-wide access to orchestral music; and

WHEREAS, since its founding, more than 8,500 of Kansas City’s youth have received an enhanced educational orchestral experience; and

WHEREAS, at the present time more than 360 students participate annually in the modern-day Youth Symphony program consisting of four full orchestras, and;

WHEREAS, the orchestras perform a total of ten performances throughout the metropolitan area in Kansas City’s most cherished concert halls including Helzberg Hall at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts, the Folly Theatre and the Gem Theatre; and

WHEREAS, the senior-most ensemble, the Symphony Orchestra, under the direction of Steven D. Davis, has been invited to perform and represent Kansas City at the world-renowned Midwest Clinic — An International Band and Orchestra Conference on December 19, 2014 in Chicago, Illinois.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, Sylvester James, Mayor of the City of Kansas City, Missouri, on behalf of the citizens of this great city and the City Council, do hereby proclaim December 7, 2014 – December 14, 2014 as ‘Youth Symphony Week’ in Kansas City, Missouri.

(signed)
Sylvester “Sly” James Jr., Mayor
City of Kansas City, Missouri

Download the Press Release (PDF) about the Youth Symphony’s Midwest Clinic performance.

 

 


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