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Merced
Symphony Association
The
Merced Symphony Association is a non-profit organization
that is currently promoting their “Tune in to Music-Youth
Concert” program. This program receives funding
from the United Way of Merced County. It is the mission
of the Merced Symphony Association to present the highest
quality of symphonic music attainable, and introduce youth
to live classical music.
As stated by J.K. Rowling in Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s
Stone, “Ah music. A magic beyond all we do here.”
Live classical music provides youth with a cultural experience
that enlightens the mind and enriches the soul. Without
programs like, Tune in to Music, many students in the
community may otherwise never come to know the quality
sound produced by an assembly of string, wind and percussion
instruments and the excitement brought on by the mastery
of composition.
Because of budget cutbacks and financial constraints,
many youth programs in the area of humanities are becoming
increasingly non-existent. Members of the association
are working toward creating an avenue whereby a local
program is available to the schools to expose youth to
music that goes beyond commercial standards and provides
an insight into a tradition of music that stands up to
the test of time.
The program provides 500 middle school and above students
from the community with information about the orchestra
and the various composers in advance of the concert. Following
the concert, students will also have an opportunity to
share their thoughts and discuss what they have gained
by the experience.
Merced
Symphony Association
PO Box 894
Merced, CA 95341
209-383-3277 (voice)
209-383-3277 (fax)
jbrowning@elite.net
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