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When the need is found in January, Prescott’s Arizona Philharmonic Orchestra (AZPhil.org) will provide free lunches to teens who can’t afford lunches and scholarships to other youth. Proposed a collaboration idea to Launch Pad to help fund the program All Access Pass. program. With the help of The Launch Pad’s executive director and founder Courtney Osterfeldt, the teen caution he developed by Molnar earned the nickname “Caution’s His Cause”.
Henry and Maria Fleury of the Arizona Philharmonic (bottom left), Cauchon Molnar (middle, top row) and James Malek (bottom right) of the Launch Pad and teenagers at the Manos Percussion Concert on February 5. All volunteers.
The idea for this collaboration is that the teenagers from The Launch Pad will help Maria Fleury, principal timpanist from Phil, Arizona, prepare for the Manos Percussion Performance at YCPAC on February 5th. It was about helping set up many large percussion instruments and experiencing firsthand what it was like to stage a professional music event. Details were coordinated by Caution and The Launch Pad Program Director James Malek, with groups of teens volunteering to help rehearse and perform.
In return for their help, the teens got concert tickets, and AZ Phil promised audiences $1 per ticket and other donations from audiences to the lunch program. “We recently obtained numbers from YCPAC and are pleased to be able to donate $405 in concerts for Cautions Causes to Launch Pad,” said Maria Fleury. In addition to $405, other viewers also donated directly to her The Launch Pad for the program.
And at the climax of the performance, Fleury met with the group to discuss what they had heard and seen, ask questions, and explore ways to further collaborate in the future. “AZ Phil is honored to be part of this outstanding organization that provides Prescott youth with so many valuable opportunities and life experiences,” added Fleury.
Launchpad’s Cauchon Molnar (left) receives a check from Maria Fleury of the Arizona Philharmonic Orchestra for a free lunch program.
About the Arizona Philharmonic
The Arizona Philharmonic (AZ Phil) is Prescott’s regional professional orchestra, kicking off its sixth season in 2023-2024, with concerts big and small to captivate and inspire listeners. Based in Prescott, AZ Phil brings together musicians from across Arizona, promotes community involvement, and is committed to providing innovative music while supporting the needs and growth of the Prescott area’s performing arts scene. doing. Recognized for Excellence in Arts and Culture by the Prescott Chamber of Commerce in 2021, the Arizona Philharmonic is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. For ticket information, sponsorships and volunteer opportunities, visit AZPhil.org or Facebook.
About the launch pad
Launch Pad is an inclusive space and does not discriminate based on race, gender, sexuality, class, religion, or ability. Launch Pad is a youth-led focused space that offers culturally relevant programs to the youth of Yavapai County. We believe that adolescents are powerful agents of change in their own and others’ lives. We also believe that youth are experts in their own lived experience and that the best way to serve youth is through love, compassion, stability and through acting with integrity. A deep respect and belief in their ability to be strong members of our community. For more information, visit thelaunchpadteencenter.org.
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