Event Made Possible by a Grant from the American Express
Performing Arts Collaborative Fund

ATLANTA -- The American Express Company will present "Symphony Street Celebration," a musical open house featuring the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra (ASO) on Saturday, May 11, 1996. Taking place in the newly-renovated Woodruff Arts Center from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., this free event is a unique, hands-on way for the entire community to explore the exciting world of a symphony orchestra -- a get-to-know-the-ASO day. "Symphony Street Celebration" is made possible by a grant from the American Express - Performing Arts Collaborative Fund Program (The Collaborative Funnd), from which the Atlanta Symphony is one of only four performing arts recipients in the nation.

The many offerings of "Symphony Street Celebration" will appeal to all ages and provide an entertaining and educational way for the community to learn more about the music-making process and discover the wonderful musicians that make up the ASO. Activities will range from experiencing music in action -- through mini-concerts by the ASO conducted by Yoel Levi, an open rehearsal of the Atlanta Symphony Youth Orchestra conducted by Jere Flint, and chamber music by ASO musicians -- to participating in more interactive opportunities such as meeting ASO musicians, learning to play instruments, attending conducting classes, composing music with computers, and much more.

This event enlists participation from many groups: Orchestra musicians, the Atlanta Symphony Youth Orchestra, students In the Black Talent Development Program, the Atlanta Symphony Associates, ASO staff, American Express volunteers, and special guests.

"Symphony Street Celebration" is supported by American Express Company on behalf of: American Express Travel Related Services Co., Inc.; American Express Financial Advisors Inc.; and the American Express Bank Ltd through The Collaborative Fund. The primary objective of The Collaborative Fund is to increase financial support for major U.S. performing arts institutions and to establish and nourish an environment in which the performing arts can flourish.

The official food vendor for "Symphony Street Celebration" is Harry's Farmers Market.

The radio sponsors for "Symphony Street Celebration" are KISS 104.7 FM WALR and Peach 94.9 FM. WAGA-TV is the television sponsor and The Atlanta Journal-Constitution is the print sponsor.

Please see the attached pages for a more detailed description of "Symphony Street Celebration" activities and concert programming. For more information on this free special event, call the "Symphony Street Celebration" Hotline at (404) 7334880.

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