US Premiere of Concerto for Turntables & Orchestra

A project in Chicago, IL by Chicago Youth Symphony Orchestras
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Youth orchestra partners with turntablist to bring US premiere of G. Prokofiev's Concerto for Turntables & Orchestra to life.
Backers: 86
Average Pledge Per Backer: $91

Funded: $7,831 of $7,500
Dates: Apr 2nd -> May 2nd (30 days)
Project By: Chicago Youth Symphony Orchestras
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Latest News

Interview with DJ Madhatter - from CYSO's preview concert 4/27/14

May 1st - via: kickstarter.com
Before the preview concert this past weekend at Northside College Prep H.S. in Chicago, CYSO student, Josh DeVries, was able to interview DJ Jordan "Madhatter" Lee. They discussed Madhatter's musical background, how he became involved with Gabriel... (Read More)

Thank you! We made the full $1,500 match!

April 21st - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you to all of those who supported our project during the matching period that ended last night. Thanks to your pledges, we will receive the full $1,500 match from our generous anonymous supporter.   (Read More)

Behind the Scenes - Rehearsal #2 with DJ Madhatter

April 16th - via: kickstarter.com
You'll need an HTML5 capable browser to see this content. Play 00:00 00:00  (Read More)

Now until Sunday - your pledge will be matched!

April 15th - via: kickstarter.com
This just in! - A generous anonymous donor will match every Kickstarter pledge (up to $1,500) between now and 11:59 PM on Sunday, April 20. Put those tax refund dollars to good use! Support arts education and new music now - your gift will make twice... (Read More)

Rehearsals with DJ Madhatter have begun!

April 9th - via: kickstarter.com
DJ Jordan "Madhatter" Lee's Turntables - The very instruments that will perform the U.S. Premiere of the Concerto for Turntables & Orchestra (pause for awe) Thank you to all who have supported this project! We're moving right along with... (Read More)

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