9月16日VOA聽力:市中間樂團願望吸引青年人材
Most members of this orchestra are AfricanAmerican or Hispanic.
They play American standards, pop and classicalmusic.
“Having this ability and defying stereotypes, I think,that's something that I love to be a part of."
Musicians,have performed at LA's Disney Concert Halland at major events in Los Angeles and Washington DC, where they share their love of music.
“To me, it feels like I'm just soaring, and it has me wrapped up in it."
Bass player Daquan Robinson says the orchestra has changed in the six years since it started.
“To see how it has grown from nine to 80-plus was mind-blowing."
Founding conductor Charles Dickerson says the orchestra is open to anyone between theages of 10 and 25 who has a "basic understanding" of their instrument.
The orchestra, he says, is one way to get the world to listen.
“Just like any kids in any other community who are striving to make a statement that theyare important too, and that their community is important."
The men's chorus is rehearsing for a special performance to highlight the deaths of youngblack men at the hands of police in separate incidents around the United States.
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