Tag: Colorado Springs Youth Symphony
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Around Town: Longtime youth arts organizations in spotlight at fundraising breakfast
“Celebrate Youth in the Arts” was the invitation for supporters and parents and music filled the air in hotel hallways and ballrooms at an annual February breakfast. It was a morning for students with Colorado Springs Children’s Chorale, Colorado Springs Youth Symphony and Colorado Springs Conservatory. “The arts are critical,” supporter Sally Hybl said, Enjoying…
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Colorado Springs trumpet player plays in elite groups, composes for indie films, documentaries
Trumpet player and composer Sean Hennessey’s life looks like a game of musical chairs. In one moment, he writes and performs original music for his jazz sextet The Hennessy 6, made up of mostly world-class musicians from military bands, like the Air Force Academy Falconaires. In the next moment, he performs with and composes for…
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Colorado Springs Youth Symphony Association hires professional jazz singer, educator as new executive director
A professional jazz singer is now at the helm of Colorado Springs Youth Symphony Association. Deborah Liles took over as executive director this month, filling the position that Keven Stewart left this year, after serving in the role since 2015. “I wanted a job I could use my experience in,” Liles said. “I’ve had so…