Jamie Foxx greets student musicians
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Actor-musician Jamie Foxx appears before L.A. student musicians Tuesday as part of a ceremony to present $100,000 worth of instruments through the Fidelity FutureStage arts-education initiative. (Mark Boster / Los Angeles Times)
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The Renaissance Arts Academy accepts compatriots’ applause after performing as part of the FutureStage event at Walt Disney Concert Hall. (Mark Boster / Los Angeles Times)
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Musicians from Renaissance Arts Academy, one of four L.A. high schools selected to participate in the 2010 Fidelity FutureStage Music Program, perform Tuesday. (Mark Boster / Los Angeles Times)
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Jamie Foxx stands with students as the instrument donation is announced. (Mark Boster / Los Angeles Times)
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Students react to the donation. In L.A., $100,000 worth of instruments will be given; nationally, the total is $500,000. (Mark Boster / Los Angeles Times)
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About 400 Los Angeles-area high school students are on hand for the event. (Mark Boster / Los Angeles Times)
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Jamie Foxx addresses the audience at Disney Hall. Also on hand: “Lost” alum Dominic Monaghan, members of the Los Angeles Philharmonic and the music group Airborne Toxic Event. (Mark Boster/Los Angeles Times)