Artist Inspired by Communities In Schools - Symphony Alliance
Local artist Chad Weeks inspired by Communities in Schools-Jacksonville Symphony Alliance
Florida Times-Union "Voices"
By Richard A. Salkin
The third-grader holds a violin under her chin while an adult steadies it for her. There's a look of newfound pride on her young face. Behind her: the signature architectural details of Jacoby Symphony Hall at the Times-Union Center for the Performing Arts.
The girl in the pencil drawing is one of 6,600 area students participating in Communities In Schools, a national organization that encourages at-risk children to stay in school. The artwork, titled "Setting the Stage" and created by local artist/photographer Chad Weeks, was commissioned to capture the essence of CIS' work and the magic of the Jump Start Strings program, in partnership with the Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra.
EVENT INFORMATION
To celebrate 20 years of success, Communities In Schools of Jacksonville is hosting the "Symphony of Students" celebration on Thursday, March 10 at the Times-Union Center for the Performing Arts, in partnership with the Jacksonville Symphony. The event will feature the poetry of Al Letson, Jump Start Strings students and national recording artists Nuttin' But Stringz. For tickets and information, call 354-5918 or go to cisjax.org.
Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra Voices is a column by people and organizations that focuses on the activities and accomplishments of residents in their communities.
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