“Growing up in Texasas an athlete and musician, I discovered firsthand that playing both football and tuba helped me thrive in all areas of life. When kids play music, they achieve higher test scores, are more likely to become community leaders, have more confidence, and experience a sense of achievement,” said Atlanta Falcons #63 Justin Blalock. “I started my foundation to help young athletes achieve a sense of self-confidence and achievement. Now, through this new partnership with the Atlanta Symphony, I will be able to combine my efforts to also reach out to the youth of our city through music. I am excited by the possibilities ahead of us in partnership with this great Orchestra.”
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Atlanta Symphony Dress Rehearsal for Bach & Poulenc! (Taken with instagram)
The Atlanta Symphony Youth Orchestra gave a tremendous performance under the baton of Robert Spano this past Sunday. Congrats to all of our talented student musicians!
What do you get when you combine one orchestra, six guest artists, one chamber chorus, and amazing set design by Anne Patterson? The first “Theater of a Concert” of the year! Tonight’s performance will be the first time Robert Spano has conducted Bach’s “St. Matthew Passion” and it’s going to be unforgettable.
Photo by Kathleen Po
I think music in itself is healing. It’s an explosive expression of humanity. It’s something we are all touched by. No matter what culture we’re from, everyone loves music.”
– Billy Joel
Thing Maker of the Day: Episode 1 of Dustin Cohen’s Made in Brooklyn focuses on Samuel Zygmuntowicz, a noted Brooklyn-based luthier who first started making violins when he was just thirteen years old.
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