Nissan North America Announces Partnership with Nashville Symphony

Nashville, Tenn., February 25, 2008 -- Nissan North America and the Nashville Symphony announced today a five-year partnership, aimed at expanding music education for children of Middle Tennessee.

Nissan’s $500,000 contribution to the Nashville Symphony, distributed over the next five years, will provide support for the Symphony’s new education initiative called “One Note, One Neighborhood at a Time.” This program—using the Stratford school system in East Nashville as a flagship—will be presented on April 2, 2008 at the Dan Mills Elementary School.

“As part of Nissan’s commitment to enriching the lives of those in the community we serve, Nissan North America is proud to partner with the Nashville Symphony to provide a music education program in Middle Tennessee,” said Dominique Thormann, Senior Vice President, Administration & Finance. Research shows that music education has a positive influence on students’ academic performance, test scores, attendance and behavior.”

The Nashville Symphony’s music education offerings are part of a three-year strategic plan called “Music Education City.” Components include more than 100 ensemble performances in area schools; Gaylord Entertainment Foundation’s Young People’s Concerts at the Schermerhorn Symphony Center; Ann & Monroe Carell Family Trust Pied Piper Series concerts; master classes and individual instruction; an interactive education Web site at www.nsokids.org; as well as continuing education for adults, children and teachers.

“Our partnership with Nissan North America will allow us to reach more people through our music education initiatives, further enhancing the quality of life for children and adults in our community,” said Alan D. Valentine, president and CEO of the Nashville Symphony. “We are grateful for Nissan’s generous contribution and look forward to a sustained partnership with this community-centric organization.”

As a symbol of this new partnership, Infiniti will be the official vehicle of the Nashville Symphony, and both an Infiniti EX and an M35X are on display in front of the Schermerhorn Symphony Center on Symphony Place. Infiniti is Nissan’s luxury division.

About Nissan
In North America, Nissan operations include automotive styling, design, engineering, consumer and corporate financing, sales and marketing, distribution and manufacturing. More information about Nissan in North America and the complete line of Nissan and Infiniti vehicles can be found online at NissanUSA.com and infiniti.com.

The Nashville Symphony, led by President and CEO Alan D. Valentine, Music Advisor Leonard Slatkin, and Music Director Designate Giancarlo Guerrero, is made up of 84 full-time musicians. Each season, the Symphony performs and presents more than 200 concerts, including classical, pops, jazz and Pied Piper children\'s performances, as well as community concerts and special events. Founded in 1946, the Nashville Symphony has been a cultural ambassador for the citizens of Middle Tennessee for more than 60 years.

Source: Nissan

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