PART II – Selecting This Year’s FinalistFirst, read the nomi…
PART II – Selecting This Year’s FinalistFirst, read the nomination packets by clicking on the attached document for the three local ensembles listed below. Then, select the one (1) that you like best and will nominate (selecting the YES answer) before answering this question Once you have selected a finalist, list at least three (3) different reasons that informed your decision based on what you read in the nomination packet [3-6 sentences] (You will listen to the album for Part III)Your answers can be in the form of bullet points and even copy/pasted from the text – but make sure your response is in complete sentences!!! Use the following questions to guide you as you read this year’s nomination packets:Does this ensemble specialize in an interesting genre of music?Does this ensemble specialize in music from a specific region or historical period that is unique?Has this ensemble performed any distinctive cross overs with different genres or styles or guest musicians?Does this ensemble provide an important function in San Antonio ‒ such as entertainment, community outreach, or education? Has this ensemble won any major awards or other acclaim that makes them noteworthy?For example, the committee has shared with you the reasons that the San Antonio Symphony was selected as last year’s winner:The San Antonio Symphony has been working to bring music educational programs to the schoolchildren of Bexar County for over 75 years, reaching out to almost 50,000 students annually.In 2020, the San Antonio Symphony received a $17,500 grant from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) – Art Works award of $17,500 for its A Midsummer Night’s Dream Young People’s Concert and literacy program.The San Antonio Symphony performs both standard classical orchestra music and popular music concert series.
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