In Monday’s (2/23) Fort Worth Report, David Moreno writes, “The Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra Feb. 21 gala … raised funds for the orchestra’s Adventures in Music program, an educational initiative that provides concerts and classroom curriculum to more than 20,000 students throughout North Texas…. Several luxury items were auctioned off and individual donations were made until a record-breaking $1,175,150 was raised for the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra. For music director Robert Spano, the packed downtown ballroom proved that everyone, like him, believes in the power of music. ‘It’s worth reminding ourselves how important our work is …’ he told guests at the gala. ‘The work that we do at the symphony is a critical and important part of the cultural life of Fort Worth. Without a cultural life, there is no life worth having.’… Honorary gala chairman Mercedes T. Bass wrote in the event’s program that philanthropic support helps strengthen the organization’s presence … ‘We know the importance of music education extends beyond teaching musical skills; it encourages creative expression, builds discipline and confidence, and nurtures leadership abilities,’ she wrote.”
