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School board hears plans to protect orchestra and band programs; administration says funds, repairs under review
Summary
Board members discussed preserving string and orchestra instruction in the budget, asked principals and music directors to submit coordinated requests to Dr. Majette, and proposed using shop classes or local fabricators to repair band stands rather than immediately buying replacements.
The Lynchburg City Public Schools board on Tuesday discussed steps to preserve orchestra and string programs and to address damaged band equipment.
Board member S1 said the district should make sure ‘‘string and orchestra instruction’’ stays in the budget so programs do not disappear. S2 said principals should work with music directors to develop budget requests and ‘‘submit…
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