Welcome to the award-winning The Hill Country Podcast. The Texas Hill Country is one of the most beautiful places on earth. In this podcast, Hill Country resident Tom Fox visits with the people and organizations that make this area of Texas so unique. This week, Tom welcomes fellow Hill Country Youth Orchestra board member, Greg Shrader.
They discuss their shared passion for the youth orchestras and highlight their major annual fundraiser, the High Tea event, scheduled for December 6th at the Museum of Western Art. Greg shares insights into the significance and charm of the High Tea and its role in supporting the youth orchestra. He recounts its origins after Robert Earl Keen retired from performing benefit concerts. They also explore the impact of youth orchestras on students from grades K-12, including success stories of students advancing to prestigious institutions such as Interlochen and Juilliard. The episode concludes with information on how to support and get involved with the Hill Country Youth Orchestras.
Key highlights:
- The High Tea Fundraiser: Origins and Importance
- Musical Performances and Youth Orchestra Impact
- The Venue: Museum of Western Art
Resources:
Other Hill Country Focused Podcasts
Texas Hill Country Podcast Network
Cover Art
