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The Harris Signs as First Corporate Sponsor for ASU Herberger Mainstage Lyric Opera Theatre

SCOTTSDALE, Arizona, May 6, 2004 – The Harris wealth management group is pleased to announce that it has signed on as the first-ever corporate sponsor of the Arizona State University Herberger Mainstage Lyric Opera Theatre 2004-2005 season.

The Lyric Opera Theatre will stage four productions in the upcoming season, beginning in October with the musical Side by Side by Sondheim. Lyric Opera Theatre is a signature performance program of the School of Music in ASU Herberger College of Fine Arts.

"The ASU Herberger College of Fine Arts is thrilled to receive support from The Harris for our Lyric Opera Theatre season.  ASU is known for presenting quality arts programming to the community.  The Harris sponsorship invigorates our efforts and helps us to continue providing quality musical theatre experiences for local audiences," said J. Robert Wills, dean, ASU Herberger College of Fine Arts.

The Harris is a long-time supporter of arts in the community and has used its offices to showcase works by local artists. This is its first opportunity to extend that support to the Lyric Opera Theatre and to recognize the exceptional performances staged by the ASU Herberger College of Fine Arts.

“We are pleased to be able to lend our support as the first corporate sponsor for the Lyric Opera Theatre season. We believe strongly in the importance of the arts as a way to enrich our lives and we are proud to support the School of Music’s efforts to bring the drama and spectacle of the opera to our community,” said Harley Barnes, Arizona Regional President, The Harris.

Harris has been a part of the Arizona community since 1976 and has eight locations in Phoenix, Carefree, Scottsdale, West Valley and Tucson.   The Harris organization, founded in Chicago in 1882, provides private banking, trust administration, investment management, wealth advisory services, direct investing and full-service investing to clients nationwide.

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The Harris is a trade name used by various financial service providers in the BMO Financial Group, a marketing name used by Bank of Montreal.   Banking products and services offered by Harris Private Bank are provided by The Harris Bank N.A. and its bank affiliates.  Members FDIC.  Harrisdirect LLC is a registered broker dealer, member NASD and SIPC.  Products offered by Harrisdirect are NOT FDIC INSURED, HAVE NO BANK GUARANTEE, and MAY LOSE VALUE.  Not all products and services are offered in every state and/or location.

Contact:

Denise Tanguay
ASU Herberger College of Fine Arts
(480) 965-7144

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