The Gift of Music: Funds Raised at Gala Event Directly Benefit Student Experience

The University of Alberta Department of Music will celebrate the diversity of its talented performance students at the inaugural Making Music: A Gala Fundraiser January 24, 2011 at 8pm at The Winspear Centre for the Arts. In the face of increasingly tight budgets, funds raised throughout the evening will help make it possible for the Department of Music to continue to offer outstanding educational opportunities, improved performance and teaching facilities, well-maintained instruments and experiences designed to enhance students? education and expand the Department?s presence internationally.

18 January 2011

The University of Alberta Department of Music will celebrate the diversity of its talented performance students at the inaugural Making Music: A Gala Fundraiser January 24, 2011 at 8pm at The Winspear Centre for the Arts.

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In the face of increasingly tight budgets, funds raised throughout the evening will help make it possible for the Department of Music to continue to offer outstanding educational opportunities, improved performance and teaching facilities, well-maintained instruments and experiences designed to enhance students? education and expand the Department?s presence internationally.

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?Supporting an event like the Making Music Gala Fundraiser helps our students reach their full potential by giving the Department the means to support the efforts more effectively,? says Dr David Gramit, Department of Music Chair. ?All proceeds collected from tickets sold and donations made on the evening of the performance will directly benefit our students. No matter the size, each contribution helps ensure we can continue to provide the top-quality education that we are proud to provide, and that our students so richly deserve. Every little bit counts.?

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Making Music: A Gala Fundraiser

Featuring performances by the University Symphony Orchestra,

Opera Workshop, West African Music Ensemble and more!

Festivities begin at 7:30pm, with concert to follow at 8pm

Monday, January 24, 2010, Winspear Centre

Tickets are available in advance through the Department of Music General Office atmusic@ualberta.caor 780.492.0601, or at the door the evening of the event. Tickets: $20 adults, $15 seniors, $10 students