Title
Oral Report on The Bridge Music Project, a Youth Education and Performance Contract
Recommended Action
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Report
Issue:
Hear an oral report on the 2019 Bridge Music Project
Staff Contact:
Luke Burns, Recreation Program Specialist, Parks, Arts and Recreation, Phone: 360.570.5857
Presenter(s):
Luke Burns, City of Olympia
Bobby Williams, The Bridge Music Project
Background and Analysis:
For the past 5 summers the Parks, Arts and Recreation Department has contracted with The Bridge Music Project to provide the Summer Concert Series, a series of six concerts featuring local youth and experienced musicians. This past year, in addition to the Summer Concert Series, the contract was expanded to provide enhanced activities for at-risk youth. This presentation will highlight the summer concert series, a songwriting workshop with Olympia School District, production of a full length album featuring youth artists, open mic nights at Rosie’s Place and a Music Mentorship Program.
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Financial Impact:
The 2019 contract with The Bridge Music Contract was $27,000. The project was supported by the city’s General Fund.
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