Problem Lack of opportunity for 1. Underprivileged students to - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

Problem Lack of opportunity for ○ 1. Underprivileged ■ students to learn musical instruments 2. High school/college ■ musicians to share their music with their communities

Why is music important? 1. Stimulates brain development in children 2. Way to connect with other people 3. Teaches discipline 4. Relieves stress Yet, music programs are disappearing and extremely underfunded

Solution Program Model: Private lessons ● Chamber music ● Chamber orchestra ● Performances ●

Warm-Up (2:30-2:40) Private Lesson (2:40-3:10) Schedule Chamber Coaching (3:10-3:40) Fridays, 2:30-4:15 Chamber Orchestra Rehearsal (3:40-4:10) Reflection (4:10-4:15)

Target Audience Students ➢ Frederick W. Benteen Elementary School Title 1 School (40% low-income) ○ 3rd/4th grade ○ Teachers ➢ High school/college students in Atlanta with extensive training in music ○ Application

Finances Applied for Alumni Leadership Grant: $5,000 grant ● Waiting to hear back! ○ Instruments ● 6 cellos, 5 violas, 11 violins ○ Donations ○ Teachers ● No salaries - all volunteers ○ Donations from community ● Private music companies ○

Mission At Virtuoso, we believe in the power of music to transform the lives of our students. We aim to build long-lasting relationships with our students and to guide them towards becoming leaders in their generation.

Help us instill these values in our students by getting involved with Virtuoso! https://wilsonlhsu.wixsite.com/virtuoso

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