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- Written by Victoria Wasylak
- Published: 01 July 2019
The Richmond Symphony has announced two new appointments to its leadership team; the Symphony welcomes Jennifer Arnold as its new director of Artistic Planning and Orchestral Operations, and Walter Bitner as its new director of Education and Community Engagement.
Read more: The Richmond Symphony Announces Two Appointments to its Leadership Team
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- Written by Victoria Wasylak
- Published: 28 June 2019
The National Association for Music Education (NAfME) has announced the 2018-2019 Tri-M Music Honor Society Chapter of the Year, presented by Schmidt Vocal Arts.
Read more: NAfME Awards Top Tri-M Music Honor Society Chapters
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- Written by Victoria Wasylak
- Published: 27 June 2019
Universal Orlando Resort’s first value category hotel – Universal’s Endless Summer Resort – Surfside Inn and Suites – is now open.
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- Written by Victoria Wasylak
- Published: 27 June 2019
The Yamaha Young Performing Artists (YYPA) program recognized the 2019 winners during its annual Celebration Weekend, held June 22-25, 2019 at Ball State University in Muncie, Indiana.
Read more: Yamaha Young Performing Artists Program Recognizes Eleven Outstanding Musicians
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- Written by Victoria Wasylak
- Published: 25 June 2019
Conn-Selmer, in partnership with their authorized dealers, is now offering bargain and used instruments to their education network.
Read more: Used and Bargain Instruments Available Through Conn-Selmer Authorized Dealers
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- Written by Victoria Wasylak
- Published: 24 June 2019
The Nashville Symphony will host two free community concerts this week.
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- Written by Victoria Wasylak
- Published: 19 June 2019
The Detroit Symphony Orchestra (DSO) will return to historic Greenfield Village at The Henry Ford to present the 27th annual Salute to America celebration.
Read more: DSO Visits Greenfield Village this Fourth of July Weekend
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- Written by Victoria Wasylak
- Published: 17 June 2019
Yamaha Corporation of America has partnered with Eastman School of Music to sponsor 15 outstanding graduate and undergraduate students, selected from a national pool of applicants, to participate as fellows in the Institute for Music Leadership’s second annual Eastman Leadership Academy held June 26-29, 2019.
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- Written by Victoria Wasylak
- Published: 12 June 2019
This July, Carnegie Hall will bring together more than 200 of the finest teen musicians from across the country to perform as part of its three acclaimed national youth ensembles: the National Youth Orchestra of the United States of America(NYO-USA), NYO2, and NYO Jazz.
Read more: America's Finest Teen Instrumentalists Come Together for NYO-USA, NYO2, and NYO Jazz
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- Written by Victoria Wasylak
- Published: 11 June 2019
Joe Castronovo, president of KORG USA Inc., and Tiffany Stalker, senior manager of Education, joined more than 100 music industry leaders, professional musicians, and music education activists in Washington DC, to meet with national policy makers on the importance of music education programs in schools.
Read more: KORG USA, Inc. Advocates for Music Education in the Nation’s Capital
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