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SUBJECT 1: The Philharmonic program
is unique because of the different opportunities.
So it offers professional development to our teachers,
it offers highly skilled musicians
that come in and teach our kids, it
offers an opportunity for kids to go to Lincoln Center
to see shows that they would not probably
have been able to have access to,
it offers them opportunities to continue their musical talents
and abilities in the very young composers.
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Music is a really great way for kids
to show tone, and storytelling, and expression.
And that's something that is a big part of third, fourth,
and fifth grade curriculum.
The way it's integrated is really
one of my favorite parts.
Their final shows are fantastic.
They work really hard to make something
that's unique and special.
Parents love it.
We get a huge turnout for our final performance.
That's really great.
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It doesn't just end with these once a week
trips from the coaches and from the fan the musicians.
And it continues with the teachers in their curriculum,
and to the show and it brings families into it.
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I think that's what is unique.
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