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Spotlight: Community Engagement

from CSO Vivaldi Four Seasons - program 10-15-21

from CSO Vivaldi Four Seasons - program 10-15-21, page 3

A Message from the President &...

Transforming Our Community through

The Charlotte Symphony is known for its electrifying performances in venues throughout the region but what you may not know is that at the very heart of the Symphony’s mission is the belief that music, accessible to all and experienced in its many forms, enriches and unifies our community. It is that belief that inspires us to share the gift of music with more than 100,000 people annually, including more than 15,000 through in-school and after-school programs, three diverse Youth Orchestras, and performances at senior care centers, places of worship, community parks, and even local breweries! Wherever you are, the Charlotte Symphony is committed to making an impact through music.

The Charlotte Symphony offers K-12 inschool education programs to nurture a passion for orchestral music in our community through diverse educational programming, reaching more than 15,000 students each season.

The Charlotte Symphony Youth Orchestra experience provides extraordinary music education in pursuit of musical excellence. The program aims to inspire in our students a strong sense of character, discipline, commitment, and community. The ensembles are inclusive, diverse, and accessible to all students, regardless of financial resources.

Project Harmony is a powerful after-school program that supports lower income communities and seeks to provide greater opportunities for youth, including musical instruction. This program serves students from over 50 schools in four Charlotte community-based sites in Montclaire, West Sugar Creek, West Boulevard, and Winterfield neighborhoods.

Our Community through Music

Music is a powerful tool that can be used to complement healthcare and increase the quality of life for patients, residents, and caregivers. For more than 20 years, the Healing Hands program has sent orchestra musicians into area hospitals, senior care centers, and community centers to enrich lives through music.

The Charlotte Symphony believes financial status should never be a barrier to experiencing the joy of music, so we welcome members of our community on public assistance to attend select CSO concerts for $1 per ticket.

Music doesn’t just happen in Uptown! The CSO performs and educates in venues and schools throughout the region, including Richmond, Stanly, Rowan, Lincoln, Gaston, Cabarrus, and Iredell counties in North Carolina and Chester, Lancaster, and York Counties in South Carolina, with plans to expand to reach more communities.