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Photo: Judy Sirota Rosenthal

Grant Recipient

Photo: Judy Sirota Rosenthal

Location

New Haven, CT

Artist

Asphalt Orchestra

Fiscal Year Awarded

2011

Grant or Program

Expeditions Touring Grant

Grant Amount

$6,975

Asphalt Orchestra is a one-of-a-kind street marching band that brings ambitious music to the masses in an exciting, take-over-the-crowd performance. The raucous troupe filled the New Haven Green with newly commissioned music and arrangements for marching band from the likes of Frank Zappa and Björk.

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