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The Anchorage Concert Association (ACA), founded in 1950 by a group of classical music enthusiasts, is the largest non-profit arts and entertainment presenter in Alaska.

Classical music broad tradition of Western art music

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Each year Anchorage Concert Association brings national touring shows and artists to Anchorage. The organization has presented more than 700 music, dance, and theatre performances. The organization has an annual budget of $4 million, 80% of which is earned through ticket sales. [1] Past performers include the Preservation Hall Jazz Band and Suzanne Vega. [2] The organization also worked with Lorene Harrison. [3]

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References

  1. ↑ "About Us". Anchorage Concert Association.
  2. ↑ "2010-2011 Season Events". Anchorage Concert Association. Retrieved 9 August 2010.
  3. ↑ Baechtel, Mark. "A pioneering music to the very end - Anchorage arts patron and musician dies at 100" (PDF). Alaska. Anchorage Daily News. Retrieved 5 November 2013.


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