Additional Private Music Lessons Make an Impact
Additional Private Music Lessons Make an Impact
February 28, 2023

In 2022, more than a third of SWAN students were given private music lessons in addition to their group lessons. Of those, several had more than...

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Students Receive a Standing Ovation and Commission
February 13, 2023

Ceevon and Jaymier Dixon took to the United Way Stage on February 10 to perform for conference attendees and close out the day. Ceevon, who is a pianist...

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Lancaster's Trauma-Informed Community
Lancaster’s Trauma-Informed Community Initiative
February 10, 2023

In partnership with Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health, the City of Lancaster launched an initiative to create a trauma-informed community. While Penn Medicine is focused on training...

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Students Recieve Gifts from Lancaster Businesses
Students Recieve Gifts from Lancaster Businesses
January 16, 2023

During the holiday season, SWAN students received specially selected gifts from Lancaster businesses, YDOP, Business Information Group Inc., and Brubaker Inc. The joint effort to spread Christmas cheer was a huge success! “We...

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Central Market Christmas Performances
SWAN Central Market Christmas Performances and More
January 12, 2023

Our SWAN students enjoyed spreading holiday cheer at the Central Market Christmas performances in downtown York and Lancaster. Students from our Red Lion School District music...

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SWAN Performance at Lancaster Gift Fair
SWAN Performance at Lancaster Gift Fair
January 10, 2023

Our SWAN students enjoyed sharing their musical talents with holiday shoppers at the annual Gifts That Give Hope Lancaster gift fair. Joyous music filled the room when our...

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Kids raise funds for SWAN
Kids Raise Funds for SWAN
December 7, 2022

When Marcus, Lucas, and Noah Unruh (8, 12, and 13 years old) made a list of activities they'd be doing over their 2022 summer break, they didn't...

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A Thrilling Discovery
A Thrilling Discovery
November 9, 2022

When SWAN students Ceevon (14) and Jaymier (12) attended a Lancaster Symphony Orchestra (LSO) concert last spring, it became a thrilling experience of discovery. Hearing classical music, a new...

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 A Shining Star – A Student’s Impact Story
 A Shining Star – A Student’s Impact Story
October 26, 2022

Eight-year-old Elyannie was in tears when she showed up for her first SWAN performance. She reluctantly agreed to join her drumming group on stage after her...

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World Singing Day
SWAN Students Participate in World Singing Day
October 21, 2022

SWAN summer camp students participated in World Singing Day on October 15. During their final week of summer camp, students learned and created a short video singing the song of the year, “Sing...

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