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PROCLAMATION
Whereas: the Lexington Symphony is celebrating its 251 Anniversary season;and
Whereas: the Lexington Symphony was founded in 1995 by conductor Hisao Watanabe and a
group of dedicated musicians and supporters, committed to maintaining a grassroots
community spirit while producing high-quality performances;and
Whereas: connecting to the community is at the heart of Lexington Symphony's mission. With a
passion for educating younger generations about classical music,the Symphony presents
workshops and concerts for children, including their award-winning educational
outreach program for third and fourth graders, Orchestrating Kids Through ClassicsTM,
which has received accolades from parents,kids,and teachers alike;and
Whereas: each of Lexington Symphony's classical concerts are preceded by a Conductor's Talk
by Music Director Jonathan McPhee, in which he explores the thoughts of the
composers and the history behind the music in a way that illuminates the listening
experience to follow;and
Whereas: Lexington Symphony is a professional orchestra of accomplished musicians who share a
passion for classical, pops and world music, a commitment to community engagement,
and a commitment to exacting standards of performance;and
Whereas: Lexington's cultural life is immeasurably enriched by the dedication and accessibility of
the Lexington Symphony.
NOW, THEREFORE, WE, THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN of Lexington, Massachusetts, do hereby
proclaim September 28,2019 as
Lexington Symphony Day
in the Town of Lexington an4 urge all citizens to celebrate Lexington Symphony's twenty-five years of
dedicated service to 1he corn pity.
DOUGL LUCENTE,CHAIRMAN Jo PATO
SUZANNE E.&RRY 7 JAI
MARK D.SANDEEN