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Governor's - Nevada Arts Council - Nevada Department of Cultural ... Governor's - Nevada Arts Council - Nevada Department of Cultural ...
Leadership in the Arts: Education Las Vegas Youth Orchestras The Las Vegas Youth Orchestras, comprised of four performing arts groups for young people, exists due to a long-time, unique partnership among three supporting organizations: the Clark County School District, the City of Las Vegas and the Friends of the Las Vegas Youth Orchestras. This collaboration allows for tuition-free program participation for any youth who qualifies to be in the Ensemble, Sinfonia, Symphony, or Philharmonic orchestral performing groups. Southern Nevada has benefited greatly from this rich cultural resource, which provides a training ground for future musicians, music-lovers and music professionals, as well as a high-level performance repertoire for the community. The organization has been nationally recognized as a model for community involvement and positive action, providing an educational program of extra curricular musical training that is enriching and engaging. A testament to the program’s success is that alumni frequently pursue collegiate and graduate studies in music or music education, and then return as contributing citizens to the southern Nevada cultural community. Jessica Williams, a former program participant, volunteer and Las Vegas Youth Orchestras (LVYO) staff member, says that the program “taught me responsibility, leadership and understanding, and (has) given me an undying love for orchestral music.” “All Nevadans should be proud of this outstanding group of young musicians. Truly these youth orchestras are gems in the cultural life of this community, providing the opportunities for great musical achievement and enabling the youth in our schools to become the future musicians of our state and country,” wrote Patrick C. Clary, a founding director of the Las Vegas Philharmonic. Nearly 300 young people presently participate in LVYO. Their dedication to the rigorous and challenging work that playing music at this level entails is evidence of the program’s success. LVYO provides an amazing opportunity for these students to learn important life skills such as discipline and responsibility, master challenges, manage time, and most importantly, to express themselves creatively through the arts.
Leadership in the Arts: Individuals Robert and Jane Fielden The architectural and cultural landscapes of southern Nevada have been immeasurably enriched by the talent and dedication of Robert (Bob) and Jane Fielden. A husband and wife team who respectively work as architect and interior designer, the Fieldens frequently partner on projects. If you have been in a library, a museum, or a performing arts center in southern Nevada during the last decade, then you have likely seen the work of Jane and Robert Fielden. The Fieldens came to Nevada during the late 1960s to work on a casino project and quickly immersed themselves in their new community, going on to become leaders in shaping and championing cultural and artistic development throughout the state. They helped to create the “Suitcase Gallery,” a traveling art collection that was one of the earliest visual arts education efforts in Clark County. They have served on numerous public committees, including the Beautification Las Vegas, Clark County Parks and Recreation, the Allied Arts Council of Southern Nevada and the Arts District Neighborhood Advisory Committee for the Downtown Arts District. Bob also serves as a member of the Board of Directors of Nevada Humanities. In their professional work, the Fieldens have advanced the fields of architecture and interior design throughout the state, sharing their love of human environment with their clients and the community. They have won numerous awards for their design work including the Award of Merit for Design Excellence from the Western Mountain region of the American Institute of Architects (AIA), the Owens-Corning National Award for Energy Conservation and the Chicago Athenaeum/American Architecture Award. Preserving and sharing Nevada’s history and culture has been a driving force behind some of their biggest community development endeavors. Their projects include the Reno Sparks Convention Center Remodel and Renovation, Summerlin Library and Performing Arts Center, KNPR 86 Radio Station, UNLV Master Plan and Update, Chaparral High School Theatre Addition, Las Vegas Convention Center Master Plan and the McCarran International Airport’s D Concourse. Jane and Bob Fielden have dedicated their lives and their work to supporting the arts in Nevada, promoting the preservation of the state’s historical resources and promoting the development of continued arts patronage among the state’s population. It would be hard to find anyone more deserving of this award.
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Leadership in the <strong>Arts</strong>: Education<br />
Las Vegas Youth Orchestras<br />
The Las Vegas Youth Orchestras, comprised <strong>of</strong> four performing<br />
arts groups for young people, exists due to a long-time, unique<br />
partnership among three supporting organizations: the Clark<br />
County School District, the City <strong>of</strong> Las Vegas and the Friends <strong>of</strong><br />
the Las Vegas Youth Orchestras. This collaboration allows for<br />
tuition-free program participation for any youth who qualifies<br />
to be in the Ensemble, Sinfonia, Symphony, or Philharmonic<br />
orchestral performing groups. Southern <strong>Nevada</strong> has benefited<br />
greatly from this rich cultural resource, which provides a<br />
training ground for future musicians, music-lovers and music<br />
pr<strong>of</strong>essionals, as well as a high-level performance repertoire for<br />
the community.<br />
The organization has been nationally recognized as a model<br />
for community involvement and positive action, providing an<br />
educational program <strong>of</strong> extra curricular musical training that is<br />
enriching and engaging. A testament to the program’s success<br />
is that alumni frequently pursue collegiate and graduate studies<br />
in music or music education, and then return as contributing<br />
citizens to the southern <strong>Nevada</strong> cultural community. Jessica<br />
Williams, a former program participant, volunteer and Las Vegas<br />
Youth Orchestras (LVYO) staff member, says that the program<br />
“taught me responsibility, leadership and understanding, and<br />
(has) given me an undying love for orchestral music.”<br />
“All <strong>Nevada</strong>ns should be proud <strong>of</strong> this outstanding group <strong>of</strong><br />
young musicians. Truly these youth orchestras are gems in the<br />
cultural life <strong>of</strong> this community, providing the opportunities for<br />
great musical achievement and enabling the youth in our schools<br />
to become the future musicians <strong>of</strong> our state and country,”<br />
wrote Patrick C. Clary, a founding director <strong>of</strong> the Las Vegas<br />
Philharmonic.<br />
Nearly 300 young people presently participate in LVYO. Their<br />
dedication to the rigorous and challenging work that playing<br />
music at this level entails is evidence <strong>of</strong> the program’s success.<br />
LVYO provides an amazing opportunity for these students to<br />
learn important life skills such as discipline and responsibility,<br />
master challenges, manage time, and most importantly, to<br />
express themselves creatively through the arts.
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