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Cut Classes? Symphony Steps In With Financial Aid
28 Aug
Summary
- New financial aid for private youth music lessons launched.
- Tuition help for youth symphony members has been expanded.
- Program aids students after school orchestra cuts.
In response to recent cuts in school orchestra programs, the Asheville Symphony Orchestra has launched significant new financial support initiatives for young musicians. The symphony has introduced the PLAY program, which stands for Private Lesson Assistance for Youth. This program is designed to help students who were affected by the elimination of string programs in Asheville City Schools continue their musical development.
PLAY will subsidize up to 75% of the cost for weekly, 45-minute private music lessons throughout the school year for eligible students from Asheville Middle School and Asheville High School. Beyond private lessons, the Asheville Youth Symphony Orchestra has also enhanced its existing tuition assistance, offering scholarships that can cover up to 90% of the $500 annual tuition for aspiring young musicians.
