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Young People's Concerts
Initiated by Mrs. Kennedy, the “Musical Programs for Youth by Youth” series was just one way the Kennedys promoted access to the arts for everyone. The first performance was held on August 22, 1961, for an audience of young people with disabilities.
Other performing arts initiatives for young people included The Embassy Youth Concert featuring the Paul Winter Sextet and The White House Seminar Jazz Concert featuring Dave Brubeck and Tony Bennett. Kennedy liked to address these audiences, and he often promised the young performers he would be listening to them through an open office door while he worked. |