Calgary Philharmonic and Fairmont Palliser partner for kids in the community

On March 14, 2017, the Calgary Philharmonic and Fairmont Palliser will host an evening dedicated to the outreach, development and education of under-served kids in our community.

Thanks to the vision of long-time Calgary Philharmonic supporter Judith Kilbourne, and our community partners, we are proud to offer PhilKids, an after-school musical program for children who would not otherwise have the opportunity.

PhilKids unlocks children’s creative potential, helps develop collaborative skills and provides positive social reinforcement.

The Orchestra will play a live concert in the Crystal Ballroom at the Fairmont Palliser and there will be a special performance by the PhilKids Bucket Band.

Keeler Elementary School has been providing up to 50 students, between Grades 1 and 5, the after-school program on a weekly basis. The program gives these students the opportunity to work closely with musicians from the Calgary Philharmonic that have been selected for this unique program. The program uses a multi-faceted approach by introducing musicality to children to develop and improve musicianship, rhythm, creativity, self-expression, performance and cooperative learning and goal achievement.

What: PhilKids Benefit Concert
Where: Fairmont Palliser, Crystal Ballroom
When: Tuesday, March 14, 2017. Doors open at 7 PM with concert to follow at 7:30 PM.

*Admission by donation

Source: PHILKIDS, Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra

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