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SAN BERNARDINO, CA — The San Bernardino Symphony Orchestra is currently seeking student ambassadors for its Debs and Red Ties program which prepares motivated high school students to become future leaders. Established in 1984 as a way to engage local youth in the arts, the program has since transformed into a certificated job skills training opportunity benefitting hundreds of high school students. As the Symphony is a non-profit, participation also counts toward students’ required volunteer hours.
Participants assist at SBSO performances and special events. They learn job skills including teamwork, punctuality, and customer service. They also learn about the historic orchestra and concert venues at which the Symphony performs which builds both pride of place and cultural literacy. They also learn about jobs in the arts, including those many support jobs not performed on stage which further expands their career horizons.
All Debs and Red Ties receive a certificate and letter of recommendation upon completion of their season, as well as concert tickets for their families to attend the Symphony performances at which they volunteer.
Interested high school students should contact the Symphony at (909) 381-5388.
