Thirteen years ago when Jeri Crawford moved to Las
Vegas, she had one request for her husband: season tickets
to the local symphony. Crawford couldn't have known it
then, but the Las Vegas Philharmonic would become a
central part of her life, well beyond just a regular seat in the
theater. Today, Crawford is the president and CEO of the
Phil and a passionate proponent of classical music. "I believe
that the symphony is the cornerstone of the culture and arts
in any community," says Crawford. Indeed, the Phil has
reached beyond its regular programming to connect with
and inspire Las Vegans young and old. Thirty-two thousand
Clark County students will attend special shows this year,
and small ensembles carry music into senior communities.
"Everything we're doing goes toward building the culture
of Las Vegas," says Crawford. lvphil.org
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jeri crawford
Las Vegas PhiLharmonic
"EvErything
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—jeri cr awford
