Welcome to a new school year! I can't tell you how pleased I am that you have chosen to have your child participate in one of the most rewarding activities our school has to offer - music education!

As we begin on this journey together, I know you have many questions. Will my child be any good? Will they be able to handle the responsibility of music along with everything else they do? Will it be worth it?

The answer to all of these questions is a resounding YES!

With your support and mine, the possibilities for your child are wide open. Certainly, there will be moments of frustration as your child learns the new skills of music, but the rewards are many!

As children work to master a challenging skill, they develop grit and perseverance. And that first time you hear them perform or just see their face light up when they realize they can do something this special, well, that sense of pride that both of you feel will confirm that it is all worth it!

As your child embarks on this new journey, we encourage you to take some videos to document their musical progress. It is often difficult to see the slow arc of growth when you are just starting, but these videos will be proof of how far they have come and how much they have learned. Plus, they have the added benefit of being fun to watch in the future. The sounds won't always be pretty, but they will be special! What a fun way to reminisce when they are in high school!

I hope you are as excited as I am to embark on this new journey together! My contact information is at the bottom of the page, so please don’t hesitate to contact me any time!