Best Point Education & Behavioral Health celebrated the opening of the Marianne Klekamp Music Center at the Heidt Center of Excellence with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Thursday, September 5th. This state-of-the-art facility is the legacy of Marianne Klekamp, a true lover of the arts and life, inspiring and nurturing the artistic dreams of future generations. The Marianne Klekamp Music Center provides a momentous step towards deepening the integration of music within Best Point’s educational landscape, enriching the lives of our students, and extending the influence of musical arts within Cincinnati and beyond.
“Music has the power to uplift, inspire, and connect people, and we are honored to open the Marianne Klekamp Music Center to share this powerful gift with our community,” says John Banchy. “This center is a testament to Best Point Education & Behavioral Health’s commitment to promoting arts and culture in our community, and we are thrilled to offer such a remarkable facility to our aspiring musicians.”
The celebration included introductions from John Banchy, Best Point Education & Behavioral Health President & CEO, a City Proclamation by Commissioner Denise Driehaus that Thursday, September 5, 2024 was Marianne Klekamp Day in Hamilton County, remarks from Don Klekamp, special thanks from Stacey Hill-Simmons, Best Point Education Superintendent of Schools and remarks from Dr. Karen Bankston, Best Point Education & Behavioral Health Board Chair.
