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Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra gifts supplies to Ypsilanti Community High School Band
Meredith Bruckner, Community News Producer, All About Ann Arbor
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Scott Hawkins, Director of Bands at Ypsilanti Community High School displays music supplies donated by Jeffrey McKelvey on behalf of the Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra. (Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra)
YPSILANTI, Mich. – The Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra recently donated a series of music supplies to the Ypsilanti Community High School Band.
A2SO said the gift was a part of the organization’s “ongoing commitment to supporting local community and education initiatives.”
A2SO Board Member and Vice President of Education & Engagement Jeffrey McKelvey recently met with Director of Bands at Ypsilanti Community High School, Scott Hawkins, to deliver accessories to the student band, including cleaning supplies, reeds, mouthpieces, percussion accessories, valve oil and more.