Mobile stage created for Charlotte Symphony concert series visiting underserved communities

Doug Coats
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Mobile stage created for Charlotte Symphony concert series visiting underserved communities

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) – The Charlotte Symphony Orchestra will have a mobile stage for their new concert series.

There was a ribbon-cutting ceremony Thursday for the CSO Roadshow mobile stage, created through a partnership with the City of Charlotte. The series will visit the underserved areas of the city, identified as the Corridors of Opportunity.

“One of the shared goals between the city and the Symphony is to increase accessibility to the arts and eliminate barriers to enjoying music, arts and culture in the area,” said Charlotte City Manager Marcus Jones in a statement. “The mobile stage will be a bridge in building connections between the arts and our community.”

CSO President David Fisk. (Photo: David Flower, City of Charlotte)
CSO President David Fisk. (Photo: David Flower, City of Charlotte)
The Charlotte Symphony Orchestro will perform on a mobile stage for its CSO Roadshow series. (Photo: David Flower, City of Charlotte)
The Charlotte Symphony Orchestro will perform on a mobile stage for its CSO Roadshow series. (Photo: David Flower, City of Charlotte)
(Photo: David Flower, City of Charlotte)
(Photo: David Flower, City of Charlotte)

Funded in part by the city through the American Rescue Plan Act, the customized 40-foot trailer will serve as the stage for “drive-up” concerts in communities throughout Charlotte. With the ability to accommodate 25-30 Charlotte Symphony musicians, the design of CSO Roadshow allows for dynamic performances on streets, plazas and parks.

The CSO Roadshow is made possible by a grant from the City of Charlotte, the Philip L. Van Every Foundation, and the Mariam & Robert Hayes Charitable Trust.

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“CSO Roadshow allows us to center the voices of our partners in each neighborhood we visit,” said Charlotte Symphony President and CEO David Fisk. “We’re so grateful for the city’s partnership in this initiative, which enables us to meet people where they are, break down barriers, celebrate the work of local artists and performers, and make live orchestral music accessible for all community members.”

This initiative is particularly special because each neighborhood’s concerts will be tailored specifically to the tastes and preferences of residents, resulting in a truly collaborative experience.

Charlotte city leaders established the Corridors of Opportunity to target low-income communities for appropriate development and services.

CSO Roadshow’s schedule is as follows:

  • Sunday, April 28, 3 p.m., Latin American Coalition, “Musica con Amigos.”

  • Sunday, May 5, 3 p.m.  Mayfield Memorial Missionary Baptist Church

  • Friday, June 21, 5 p.m., Ophelia Garmon-Brown Community Center

Visit the CSO Roadshow webpage for more details.

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