"Symphony For A Broken Orchestra" Brings Hope To Arts Education Programs In Philadelphia Schools

Kim Bussing
Mon, 26 Feb 2018 12:23:02 -0800

Deep funding cuts to public school programs is forcing districts around the US to reduce or even eliminate arts education. The Philadelphia school system is no exception. Its once robust music program has been struggling because a large number of the instruments are damaged, with no funds to repair them. Now, thanks to “Symphony for a Broken Orchestra,” an initiative spearheaded by Temple Contemporary, some of the wounded cellos, violins, and trumpets are getting a new lease on life.