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 Commitment
to Community, Youth Outreach
Nuvi Mehta, Artistic Director
of the Ventura Music Festival, passionately supports
the Festival's belief in community educational outreach. "Music
creates community, and the Music Festival helps foster
an ever-growing feeling of family for downtown Ventura."
Mehta believes in promoting a sense of community
through the art of music. The Ventura Music Festival
serves the community not only by providing world-class
performances, but also by inviting another avenue
for cultural exchange between patrons and interaction
between patrons and internationally famous artists.
Reaching out to young people through
the art of music
Ventura Music Festival Educational Outreach Program provides
local school children with exposure to professional quality
music and encourages continued participation in musical
activities. A recent study by the College SAT Board in
Princeton, New Jersey indicated that students who studied
music for 4 or more years scored an average of 59 points
higher on verbal and 44 points higher on math portions
of the exam. Other recent scientific studies have proven
that music study enhances spatial task performance and
improves the reading and comprehension skills of remedial
readers.
"It is our goal to support the community artistically and reach out to
the youth through music", explains Mehta, "To see a child's eyes
light up when they understand the music, or to see self-esteem and self-confidence
grow in the children who embrace music is worth every moment."
Each year, The Ventura Music Festival reaches out to thousands
of students. Grants and community support make this possible.
The Ventura Music Festival works within the school system
and encourages students to experience the magic that happens
when music becomes a part of their life. Students
are also invited to free outreach concerts and a chance
to attend Master Classes that take place at the time of
the Festival.
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