Last Wednesday, our Rotary Club presented a Community Grants check for $1,000 to Dr. Janet Landreth, founder and director of the International Keyboard Odyssiad & Festival. The grant money will support IKO&F's six-day classical music competition for piano held each summer at CSU since 2011. The event's agenda includes guest artists' concerts, master classes, workshops, and the competition itself which brings piano contestants, ages 13-35, from 25 states and 25 countries. 2,500 people are expected to attend and/or participate in this year's competition, August 5-10, 2024. The IKO&F supports a holistic program for the pianists' growth and performing wellness, and helps to establish Fort Collins' reputation as an important cultural destination on the global arts map. Rotarians are encouraged to participate as event volunteers; see Susan Brand for more information.
Pictured: Susan Brand (left) and Dr. Janet Landreth (right)
