It's been a great year thanks to your support!
We wanted celebrate 2012 by sharing some stories from our donors and teachers that kept us inspired all year long.
"This
instrument is old but in very good condition. My mom got is for me, on a
single income, so I could learn music and have a great school experience.
I understand how important music is...and how it can be a struggle for
parents to provide instruments for their kids. I played it all through
Jr. High and High school band, marching band and pep band. 1979-1984
--Belgrade, Montana. In that rural school at the time...we all played in
band, choir, sports, drama...everything. I'm so glad I had that
opportunity and wish the same for someone else. Music in all its forms
is awesome."
"My
Grandfather gave the trumpet to me in 1965 when I was 8. After many hours of
practice, annoying sounds, and patience by the rest of the household, we made
it to first chair. After all of these years of sitting idle I hope that someone
can take this trumpet back to the first chair where it belongs."
"The
Sunnyslope Orchestra is a growing group of young string musicians who are
dedicated to playing great music. They are students who range in
experience from complete beginners, to advanced students who have played
for years and taken private lessons. In spite of this wide range
of talent, the students come together, learn together, and create
an atmosphere of cooperation. Students begin the year acting as peer
tutors, welcoming in new beginning members and teaching them 'the ropes'.
Since SY '08-'09 the group has grown to 31 members. That growth
is the best and worst problem for a director because we have to find
instruments in a time when capital budgets (the funding used for instrument
purchases) is frozen and has been for 4 years. Even when we have
instruments, they are hard to keep in good repair due to the cost of
strings."
You can still help provide youth music education.
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