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StAomow Mao Co M t coot" 14 3404 Saver Lake Road N.E.♦SLAnd"YiRage Mhiesota 55418-1605 Home Phone 61278&7664♦ Emaa fish37Qvisi.com March 23,2002 Mr. Michael Mornson St.Anthony Village Offices 3301 Silver Lake Road N.E. St.Anthony, MN 55418 Dear Mr. Mornson, During a telephone conversation last week Randy Hodson mentioned he had spoken with you regarding City support for the St.Anthony Village Community Concerts. Randy said you were concerned about the payback to the community from the program. Enclosed is a summary of the project. Please take the time to read it and gain the understanding of how we got started ,what has been accomplished and what is to come. The mission of the Community Concert Association is to offer every man, woman and child in this community the opportunity to experience the magic of live performance by bringing artists and audiences together. Four times a year the Community concerts will bring the finest performing artists to St. Anthony. We will transform the St. Anthony High School Auditorium into Carnegie Hall. You never really know the extent of influence these concerts will have on our audience. Perhaps a young person in our audience will become a featured artist on tour? The Community Concert Series will directly involve the 40 developmental assets. . . . . . . . . . .Support: These are intergenerational concerts. Persons of all ages, gender and nationalities are encouraged to attend. The young people will benefit from meeting others from the entire St.Anthony community as well as communities surrounding us. The experience of meeting and knowing others will enlarge their world and give them the opportunity to learn of the cultures and environment that they are part of. The more contact we have with everyone the more secure we become with the changes in our lives. The evening concert artists give outreach programs for the students at no cost to the community. They meet with the students(ages decided by the schools) to encourage their involvement with music. Materials to be used in the class room are provided. The concert is presented for the students so that they have a better understanding of music and especially where they can apply this to their own lives. Being able to hear Good Music at a Good Price just might be what turns on the light in children's minds. The volunteers who help with the matinee may or not be persons that the students are aquainted with. This will give the opportunity to meet other persons who care about the subject matter as well as making sure they have the chance to learn and understand more about. a new field. . . . . . . . . . .Empowerment: As mentioned above. The more you know ,about your community and the people living there the more you feel safe. . . . . . . . . . .Time: Family time is very important. The concerts are appropriate for all ages. The tickets are prices for adults, students and family tickets( price equals 2 adults and 2 student tickets) .The goal is to get families involved! There is the possibility to work with the schools for class credit to be given for attendance at the concert. When the concerts are decided for a season there can be coordination between the music taught in school and the music being performed. . . . . . . . . . .Positive Identity: Music gives purpose to the lives of all people. Students who have the opportunity to hear good music will have the memories for a lifetime. It may be a new experience or it may be they will come to realize they have been given a gift of music and make it their life.