Color of Music
The Color of Music is an interpretive art contest for young people from grades K-8. The contest was inspired by League member Lynne White and was first held in 1997. In October 2017, LeBonheur Children’s Hospital and Outpatient Center partnered with The Jackson Symphony League to sponsor this contest annually. Every year, LeBonheur displays the top four winning art pieces in their Jackson, TN lobby throughout the year.
This educational project introduces students to classical music and allows them the opportunity to engage with it through art. This year, 14 schools in Crockett, Dyer, Gibson, and Madison counties participated, including public and private schools as well as home school groups.
The goals for the Color of Music are as follows:
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To provide an opportunity for students to listen to and visually interpret classical music
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To increase awareness of The Jackson Symphony
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To encourage young people’s appreciation of symphonic music
We greatly appreciate the time and effort that the teachers and students devoted to this project.
