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WHEREAS, the Fort Collins Symphony, Larimer County’s oldest arts organization, has
been in operation since 1949 when Maestro Will Schwartz founded the then all-volunteer
orchestra and served as the conductor for 50 years until his retirement in 1999; and
WHEREAS, the Fort Collins Symphony, heralded as a premier arts organization in the
region is now a professional orchestra, employing more than 60 musicians and is guided by the
leadership of a volunteer board of directors and under the baton of award-winning conductor
Maestro Wes Kenney; and
WHEREAS, the Fort Collins Symphony and its partner organization, Friends of the
Symphony, host educational programs including the Youth Education Series concerts for all 4
th
and 5
th
grade students in the Larimer County, composer lectures, pre-concert talks, Artist in the
Schools programs, Musical Zoo for children, and informational podcasts and radio shows; and
WHEREAS, the Fort Collins Symphony is a leader in making concerts accessible with
such initiatives as the B Sharp Program for people living with dementia and their care providers,
and the Open Notes Program for underserved and at-risk youth; and
WHEREAS, the Fort Collins Symphony celebrates and showcases the talents of its
musicians to encourage future musicians and build community pride in their level of artistry; and
WHEREAS, the Fort Collins Symphony, now in its 70
th
Season, is fulfilling Maestro
Will Schwartz’s dream to present spectacular live orchestral music and educational events that
are inspirational, inclusive, and nurturing for all residents and visitors to Northern Colorado.
NOW, THEREFORE, I Wade Troxell, Mayor of the City of Fort Collins, do hereby
recognize October 15, 2019 as the 70
th
anniversary of the
FORT COLLINS SYMPHONY
and encourage residents to attend a Fort Collins Symphony performance during its 70
th
Anniversary season, October 5, 2019 through May 9, 2020.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and the seal of the City of Fort
Collins this 15th day of October, A.D. 2019.
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ATTEST: Mayor
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City Clerk