Mendelssohn Performing Arts Center receives grant money
 

Illinois, USA - "The Mendelssohn Performing Arts Center has been awarded a grant of $500 by the President's Discretionary Fund of the Community Foundation of Northern Illinois," Laura Schweitzer said today.

According to Ms. Schweitzer, the grant will be used for a free student outreach with the NIU Steelband for middle and high school students on November 4, 2011. The 35-member ensemble, led by Liam Teague, will conduct a steelpan lecture/demonstration and mini-concert for up to 850 area students and teachers.

...."The Mendelssohn Performing Arts Center has offered similar student outreaches with world-renowned musicians to upwards of 600 students per year for the past five years," Ms. Schweitzer said. "The grant from the Community Foundation of Northern Illinois will give us additional resources to increase area students' enjoyment and knowledge of music and a culture which may be new to them."
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