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no previous interaction with the orchestra. This includes new and various online platforms and digital programming introduced during the pandemic (initially created to meet community needs) and will continue through the coming transitional months and into the future. For example, in recent years the Symphony has placed a special emphasis on programming that celebrates local cultural communities. It regularly partners with: 1) Asian communities to co -create yearly Lantern Festivals and Lunar New Year Celebrations (now in the seventh year); 2) the Iranian community for a Nowruz Festival; 3) the Latinx community to create a concert experience entitled Canto de Anaheim; and 4) the Jewish community to present annual themed programs and works by Jewish composers. All of this work leads to increased service for low- and moderate -income populations. President -Elect Joe Biden says: 'The future —who we are, lies in the arts. It's the expression of our soul." Earlier this year, state senator Ben Allen of the 26`h district called the arts and artists "second responders" during the pandemic, helping residents "deal with the psychological toll" of the COVID-19 crisis. While it is imperative for residents in need to receive food, shelter and medicine, the Symphony's message - together with our legislators - is the arts are equally critical to the mental and emotional well- being of citizens, and that music indeed provides sustenance for the soul. With overwhelming data to support the positive effects of music and the arts on children, Pacific Symphony is finding new ways to become Orange County's second responder to provide hope and inspiration to those affected by COVID-19. Currently, all digital and online programs are offered for free to home -schooling families, other students, teachers, and the general public. The Symphony is reaching out to all of its community partners to determine the needs of their constituents and to continue to serve them through online programming. Exhibit B- FEE PROPOSAL ORGANIZATIONAL NAME: PACIFIC SYMPHONY Program/Service: MUSIC INSTRUCTION AND ENGAGEMENT Description of Service Unit Description H of Units X Cost of Unit = Total Music Workshops 8 hrs per wk/5 wks 40 X $250 = $10,000 Notes: Professional union fees are $250 per musician per service, with this proposal requesting only these specific expenses. Other (under grants cover program costs that include instrument expenses and repairs, sheet music and supplies, staff salaries, insurance and overhead.