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New Greenbelt Orchestra asks city for operating funds after two years of free concerts
Summary
The Greenbelt Orchestra described growing audience demand and rising costs for performance rights and conductor pay, asking for operating funds; a review panel recommended an 80% award of $3,700 against a $4,600 request.
The Greenbelt Orchestra appeared before the Greenbelt City Council work session to seek operating support to sustain free public concerts and to cover rising costs for conductor fees and copyrighted repertoire.
The group's leaders said the orchestra is finishing its second year and has drawn standing-room crowds at community-center concerts. "We gave a concert in November and then our black…
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