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Juilliard program for poor children may continueNews: The program was to have been cut severely, but LA philanthropist Eli Broad has pledged a donation that could save the program.
Earlier this week, the Juilliard School announced that it would have to make deep cuts in its Music Advancement Program for poor children, canceling auditions for next year, with the plan that there would be no incoming class. It appears, however, that this may not happen after all. Los Angeles philanthropist Eli Broad, with his Broad Foundation, has pledged to contribute $425,000 so that the Juilliard School can continue the program.
From Paul Grant
Posted on April 11, 2009 at 09:29 PM This is fantastic news!!! From Marina Fragoulis
Posted on April 12, 2009 at 12:08 AM This is great news, I have students attending the program and would like to send more. From LUIS CLAUDIO MANFIO
Posted on April 12, 2009 at 12:13 AM Good news indeed! From E. Smith
Posted on April 12, 2009 at 03:38 AM But when you read the article, it notes that the pledge is $425K over four years. Polisi says:
Which sounds to me as if they aren't out of the woods yet. I hope good news from major donors is forthcoming, or else we'll have to start holding v.com virtual bake sales. |
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