NEA education grants for Kansas organizations

The National Endowment for the Arts announced that two Kansas organizations have received $10,000 each through the Challenge America Fast-Track grant program. These grants offer support for projects that extend the reach of the arts to underserved populations.

Chamber Music At The Barn, Maize, will receive funding to support concerts and master classes by chamber music ensemble Pro Arte Quartet. In addition to concert performances, the quartet will provide youth concerts and master classes focused on classical and contemporary string chamber music for children from inner-city and rural communities.

Hesston College, Hesston, will receive funding to support a concert performance by male a cappella vocal ensemble Chanticleer. Prior to the performance, Chanticleer Music Director Matthew Oltman will present a master class for the choirs of Hesston College, Bethel College and several local high schools.

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