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Founder of TISMAC urges Dallas to host citywide after-school music program for Southern Dallas youth
Summary
Dr. William D. Allen described a plan to use Dallas Parks and Recreation centers to run an after-school music and mentorship program serving students across the city, asking for priority access to space, instruments, uniforms, storage and modest operating support.
Dr. William D. Allen, founder and chief executive officer of TISMAC (Texas Supremacy of Music and Arts Conservatory), asked the Arts and Culture Advisory Commission to support a city-hosted after-school music program that would be based at Dallas Parks and Recreation centers and open citywide.
Allen told commissioners that TISMAC served more than 1,500 students at 59 schools last year, that 98% of its students passed all classes and graduated, and that 90% enrolled in college, the military or trade school. He said students logged about 850 hours…
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