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Yamaha Proudly Announces its Fourth Annual 40 Under 40 Music Educators List

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Wednesday, February 7, 2024

BUENA PARK, Calif., Feb. 7, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- For the fourth year, Yamaha has selected 40 exceptional music educators under 40, who possesses action, courage, creativity, and growth characteristics while going above and beyond when instructing music programs.

Key Points: 
  • BUENA PARK, Calif., Feb. 7, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- For the fourth year, Yamaha has selected 40 exceptional music educators under 40, who possesses action, courage, creativity, and growth characteristics while going above and beyond when instructing music programs.
  • "Music educators are undertaking some of the most innovative, creative, and impactful programs to make a difference in strengthening and encouraging arts education nationwide," said Heather Mansell, marketing manager, education group at Yamaha Corporation of America.
  • Students, parents, teachers, and local instrument dealers and mentors submitted hundreds of nominations highlighting the positive impact of these music educators on their community and students.
  • "Yamaha shares the same commitment to high-quality, well-rounded music education for all, and we look forward to supporting and encouraging the efforts of these 40 outstanding educators and the thousands more like them across the country."

Topeka, Kansas, Announces Inaugural 'For the Culture KS Fest' - A Celebration of African American Culture and Heritage

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Thursday, May 18, 2023

TOPEKA, Kan., May 18, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- GO Topeka and Visit Topeka today announced their support for a new first-of-its-kind festival celebrating African American culture and heritage, coming to Kansas' capital city this summer. "For the Culture KS Fest" (FTC KS Fest) – which will run from July 28-30, 2023, in Topeka, Kansas – will include not only musical performances and vendors, but networking and panel sessions focused on professional and personal growth for Black individuals.

Key Points: 
  • "We've never seen Black culture represented on this scale before, and we wanted it to be more than a music festival.
  • This is why we sought to include activities focusing on more than just performances, bringing together the intersection of art, business, health, and history of the African American community."
  • The festival will begin with an opening ceremony, held by local leaders from Kansas and abroad, at Topeka's Evergy Plaza.
  • "I'm very proud of the work this group, along with our community, is doing to not only celebrate but also educate on African American culture.