(COLORADO SPRINGS) — Your chance to do early Christmas shopping and support a great cause is at the 14th annual Coronado High School Craft Fair. The two-day event is October 24 & 25, and proceeds from the vendor fees benefit the band or orchestra students. There will be 130 vendors on display selling various products.
Event organizer Stephanie Carlson, one of the vendors, Tara Falslev, and high school trumpet player Katie joined Loving Living Local’s Justin Antweil to discuss the impact the two days have on the music students.
“There are currently five band classes in the program: two concert bands, two jazz ensembles, and a beginning band,” said Carlson. “The symphony program also supports two orchestras. Altogether, approximately 150 students participate in these ensembles and benefit from the fundraising efforts. Funds help support a wide range of program needs, including instrument repair and replacement, instrumental supplies, new music, and sectional coaches who provide specialized instruction to students in smaller groups. Fundraising also helps cover travel.”…