The Northern Virginia Music Center at Reston collection, 1967-1976 #C0191

The Northern Virginia Music Center at Reston collection, 1967-1976 #C0191

The Northern Virginia Music Center at Reston was established in 1967 by the Reston Foundation for Community Programs. Its objectives were to develop the talents of young musicians and to give them the opportunity to present musical performances for Reston and Northern Virginia residents. The program, which operated until the mid- 1970s, held yearly summer camps for students of music and presented concerts throughout Northern Virginia. In 1972, the group performed in Lausanne, Switzerland. The collection contains correspondence, articles, photographs, and 56 audiotape reels which document the operation of the music center. Photographs include both images of performances as well as publicity shots of the musicians. Collection comprises 2.75 Linear feet; 6 boxes.