Liza rocks. Don't ask us. Ask the hundreds of high school students who have studied contemporary classical music with her Contemporary Youth Orchestra over the past 13 years and worked with visiting artists like Graham Nash, Pat Benatar, DEVO's Mark Mothersbaugh, Jon Anderson of Yes, Ray Manzarek of The Doors, and members of Styx. Each season, they focus on a different theme; for the past two years the focus has been on "Music and It's Industry," to show the kids how they can actually make a living in music. Year 1 highlighted cartoon music, last year it was movie music, and this week, on Sat 3/14 at 7PM at Lakewood Civic Auditorium, they showcase "Broadway Contemporary," with music from Spring Awakening, Kiss Me Kate, A Chorus Line, Hair, Jesus Christ Superstar, Sweeney Todd and others. Watch the video as Cool Cleveland's Thomas Mulready talks with Liza about her musical passions, and how she ignites that same passion in her students. http://www.CYOrchestra.org

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