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"Education
in music and the arts exposes students to the broad
range of human values, helps them develop critical skills
and presents them with some of the noblest expressions
of the human spirit. The Education Law Center is committed
to ensuring that each of its students receives an exceptional
education that includes broad exposure to the arts.
On behalf of The Provident Bank Foundation, thank you
for sharing in this outstanding program and supporting
Kids in Concert and the Education Law Center."
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Christopher
Martin
President and Chief Operating Officer, The Provident Bank
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On May
16th, the State Theatre in New Brunswick served again as the
venue for Education Law Center's 9th annual Kids in Concert.
The Master of Ceremonies for this year's show was Secretary
of State Nina M. Wells, New Jersey's official ambassador to
the arts. Throughout the evening, Secretary Wells congratulated
the participating students and groups for a job well done.
Before
a packed audience of parents, friends, teachers and ELC supporters,
this year's groups from urban schools around the state shared
their artistic interpretation of this year's theme, HOPE-A
Look To The Future. And after the show, many in attendance
gave this year's performance rave reviews: "an explosion of
new talent" or "Kids in Concert is a full fledged theatrical
event that sends you home believing in the future of our youth"
or "each year, the show gets better and better"!
Every
urban school was invited last Fall to enter the KIC competition
by creating their own artistic interpretation reflecting on
what Hope means to them. Of the many schools that auditioned,
thirteen were selected to perform at the 2007 Kids in Concert.
The line
up of student performers for the 2007 Kids in Concert were
from:
With little,
if any, instruction outside of school, these vivacious young
people worked tirelessly with dedicated instructors to bring
their talents to the stage in performances ranging from dance
groups and soloists to performance poets. KIC is a shining
example of what our urban children are capable of, given the
opportunity to do so.
Kids in
Concert also serves as ELC's annual fundraising event. Since
1973, ELC has worked tirelessly to ensure equal and adequate
educational opportunities for public school children in New
Jersey, particularly disadvantaged children. ELC's accomplishments
include securing dramatic improvements in urban education,
including the universal preschool and school construction
programs, in the landmark Abbott v. Burke case. "Events
such as this concert are vital," says ELC Director, David
Sciarra. "They highlight the artistic talents of our urban
students, and make the public aware of the role Education
Law Center plays in advocating for our children."
Kids in
Concert 2008, will mark the 10th Anniversary of continuing
to celebrate the extraordinary talents of students attending
New Jersey's urban public schools. The show will be held at
the State Theatre in New Brunswick, on Tuesday, May 13.
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