McLean, VA – The McLean Orchestra has been awarded a grant from the Arts Council of Fairfax County that will be used for concert operations and the orchestra educational project, the McLean Youth Orchestra. The 2014-15 season is the McLean Orchestra’s 44th season. The orchestra performs 5 orchestral programs in the Oakcrest School each season.
“I want to thank the Arts Council of Fairfax County for this generous grant. The money allows us to continue to provide high quality classical music for the Greater McLean Community, as well as provides support for the McLean Youth Orchestra, “said Executive Director Mark Francis.
“Across Fairfax County, arts and culture are helping to build stronger communities, improve the quality of life, and foster economic growth. The Arts Council’s grant programs provide vital funds for basic operations of local arts organizations and recognize the valuable programs and services they provide to Fairfax County residents, “said Linda S. Sullivan, President and CEO of the Arts Council of Fairfax.
Thanks to the government of Fairfax County, the Arts Council awards nearly $500,000 annually in county and private funds to artists and arts organizations of all disciplines. In FY2013 the Arts Council awarded 62 organizations and 3 artists, funded over 2,600 performances and activities that were attended by over 1.2 million people.
