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April 24, 2018

Empire State Youth Orchestra is One of Seventeen Orchestras to Receive League of American Orchestras American Orchestras’ Futures Fund Grant

$30,000 Grants, Made Possible by the Ann & Gordon Getty Foundation, Highlight Array of Inventive Programs Taking Place at Smaller-Budget Orchestras and Youth Orchestras

Highlighting the groundswell of innovation occurring at smaller-budget orchestras and youth orchestras across the country, the Empire State Youth Orchestra is just one of seventeen orchestras that have received $30,000 American Orchestras’ Futures Fund grants from the League of American Orchestras, made possible with the generous support of the Ann & Gordon Getty Foundation.

“These orchestras are in the forefront of experimentation and visionary problem-solving, and the League is proud to support this work for the benefit of the orchestra field,” commented League President and CEO Jesse Rosen. “I’m grateful to the Ann & Gordon Getty Foundation for enabling orchestras to incubate innovative practice, and look forward to the knowledge and research developed around these exciting initiatives.”

“We’re energized and encouraged by the momentum of our continued partnership with the League through the American Orchestras’ Futures Fund,” added Lisa Delan, Director of the Ann & Gordon Getty Foundation. “The initiatives by smaller-budget and youth orchestras in this round of grants represent the range of innovation, impact, and collaboration we envisioned when we approached the League. And I am personally gratified to witness the commitment by these grantees to reach diverse populations within their communities.”

“We are so grateful to the League for supporting our launch of Access ESYO. We hope that by easing the financial burden of ticket prices, more of our families, friends and community members will be able to attend ESYO concerts.  Our young musicians love to perform to full houses, and we hope to make that happen more often next season by eliminating any barrier that is caused by the cost of a ticket,” said Becky Calos who is executive director of the Empire State Youth Orchestra.