SAINT PAUL, Minn. - Yesterday, Representative María Isa Pérez-Vega attended the launch of the new Walker|West Music Academy building in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Rep. Pérez-Vega was a co- author of the bill to appropriate funds for renovation and state-of-the-art technology for their music programming.
Representative María Isa Pérez-Vega (DFL-Saint Paul) released the following statement:
“Walker West is a historic staple of arts, advocacy and dedication to our Saint Paul community of children and families. The richness of music education and educators dedicated to instructing cultural and global music legacies lives and thrives for our children at Walker West. What a joy to see its expansion to continue Walker West’s work for present and the future generations of Minnesota kid musicians.”