PHILADELPHIA – KIPP Philadelphia School students will perform at the Dell Music Center on Tuesday, August 22^nd at 7pm. The musical performance will occur prior to the Dell’s free, outdoor screening of Moana, and a back-to-school backpack giveaway. The fifty KIPP Philadelphia students were invited to perform at the Dell because of their distinguished musical talents.

KIPP Philadelphia is proud to provide students with a well-rounded education through music and the arts. All five KIPP schools (2 elementary schools, 2 middle schools and 1 high school) have thriving music programs, including classes on instrumental music, music performance, choir, music history, and music production.

KIPP’s West Philadelphia elementary and middle schools have a partnership with the Philadelphia Orchestra. The partnership gives students access to the Orchestra, its musicians, instruments, and innovative music education programs while creating a K-8 youth orchestra in West Philadelphia. KIPP Philadelphia music students have performed at World Café Live, the Free Library, the Philadelphia Zoo, Carnegie Hall, the Kimmel Center, the Barnes Foundation, the Mann Center, and soon, the Dell Music Center.

“At KIPP Philadelphia, we believe a college preparatory education includes not just math and reading, but also world languages, art, and of course, music.  We teach our students to express themselves in many ways, and the original pieces they’ll be performing tonight are a powerful example of that.  We thank the Dell Music Center for providing an opportunity for our students to share their musical gifts with Philadelphia families on a very special evening. ” – Marc Mannella, CEO of KIPP Philadelphia Schools.

The Dell Music Center provides opportunities for community partners to host performances and productions at the venue. These programs include Recovery Idol (a talent showcase for people in recovery), as well as productions by the Black Pearl Chamber Orchestra and Philadanco.

About KIPP Philadelphia Schools

KIPP Philadelphia Schools is a network of free, open-enrollment college-preparatory public charter schools serving more than 1700 students in five schools in the North, West, and Southwest sections of the city of Philadelphia.  As part of the acclaimed national KIPP network of public charter schools, KIPP features an extended day, week, and year and a relentless commitment to preparing underserved students for college and beyond. Founded in 2003, KIPP Philadelphia Schools has consistently proved that zip code does not define destiny. The mission of KIPP Philadelphia Schools is to develop the character, knowledge, and skills of our students so that they will succeed in college, giving them the freedom to shape their futures and positively affect their communities. For more information, visit www.kippphiladelphia.org.

About the DELL MUSIC CENTER

The Dell Music Center is Philadelphia’s premiere outdoor entertainment venue, providing world-class music entertainment for more than 45 years.  Located at 2400 Strawberry Mansion Drive, The Dell provides high-quality, diverse, cultural entertainment at affordable prices.  Visit www.mydelleast.com for more information. Follow the Dell on Twitter @DellMusicCenter and “Like” us on Facebook.

About Philadelphia Parks & Recreation

Philadelphia Parks & Recreation advances the prosperity of the city and the progress of her people through intentional and sustained stewardship of public land and waterways as well as through safe, stimulating recreation, environmental and cultural centers. PPR helps Philadelphia’s children and other residents grow by connecting them to the natural world, to each other, and to fun, physical and social opportunities. For more information, find Philadelphia Parks & Recreation online at www.phila.gov/parksandrecreation and follow @philaparkandrec on social media.