The Greater Miami Youth Symphony (“GMYS”) has been designated a 2010 Coming Up Taller Semifinalist by the President’s Committee on the Arts and Humanities and its partner agencies, the Institute of Museum and Library Services, the National Endowment for the Arts, and the National Endowment for the Humanities.
Four hundred and fifty-nine nominations were received from 48 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico. GMYS “program’s selection as one of the 50 semifinalists distinguishes it as one of the top arts- and humanities-based programs in the country”.
The Coming Up Taller Awards recognize and support outstanding community arts and humanities programs that celebrate the creativity of America’s young people, provide them learning opportunities and chances to contribute to their communities. These awards focus national attention on exemplary programs currently fostering the creative and intellectual development of America’s children and youth through education and practical experience in the arts and the humanities.
