The School Committee members have unanimously voted to change the name of Fogelberg Auditorium to Fogelberg Performing Arts Center!
The decision was made based on an appeal in the middle of June to Dr. Conti by one of our own Music Boosters members .
The following is the text of an article that appeared in the Wednesday, September 8 edition of the Burlington Daily Times Chronicle as reported by Mark Biagiotti.
BURLINGTON - During its recent meeting, the School Committee voted unanimously in favor of renaming Fogelberg Auditorium at Burlington High School to the Fogelberg Performing Arts Center.On with the performances!!!
School Supt. Dr. Eric Conti stated the new name would reflect the change from an auditorium to a professional performance venue that hosts plays, recitals, and concerts.
“Renaming the auditorium to the Fogelberg Performing Arts Center will help improve the marketing aspect of the facility,” said Conti, as he noted some of the improvements and upgrades that have been implemented to the auditorium over the years which include new seating, new lighting, and a new sound system.
It was noted that the facility has dressing rooms, fly space, and an orchestra pit.
The School Committee, as a whole, felt the name change is a great idea and all the members fully supported it.
Chairman Christine Monaco offered a gesture of humor when she congratulated the late Ed Fogelberg on the “upgraded” name change of his auditorium.
“If you are watching this Ed, [Fogelberg], congratulations because you just got upgraded,” said Monaco.
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