Springfield Symphony’s “Music on the Menu” Serves Community and Scholarships for Young Musicians

In Thursday’s (4/2) Mass Live (Massachusetts), Ashley Potter writes, “Music will be on the menu at White Lion Brewing Co. on Wednesday, as the Springfield Symphony Orchestra offers a meet and greet with the conductor for its upcoming concert. And so will a specialty drink, which Ray Berry, president of White Lion, said is called ‘The Symphony Sangria.’ The partnership between the Springfield Symphony Orchestra and White Lion is being called ‘Music on the Menu.’… Those who step into the brewery’s taproom … will meet Kedrick Armstrong, guest conductor for the orchestra’s April 11 concert … Armstrong serves as music director of the Oakland Symphony … ‘Having the opportunity to meet a conductor like Kedrick face-to-face, especially in a free and informal setting, breaks down the barriers that can sometimes feel intimidating around classical music,’ said Chiara Sinigaglia, marketing manager for the Springfield Symphony Orchestra … Wednesday’s event is free to attend. Guests only need to pay for drinks … and 10% of drink proceeds will benefit the Springfield Symphony Youth Orchestra’s Scholarship Fund….The plan is for ‘Music on the Menu’ to continue as an ongoing series to connect the community with classical music and to support the next generation of musicians.”