I think there are not many sights more thrilling than this one....filled with anticipation, pride, awe, thanks. I have said it before, I will say it again. I am so very blessed to have raised my kids in Arlington School District.....which provides so many rich and valuable opportunities for learning and growth for my kids. We are so incredibly blessed by the gifts we have been given and continue to be given. I am continually inspired by the talent, hard work and dedication of the staff and kids in the marching band, as well as the entire music and drama departments!!
I cannot thank them all enough for the gifts they have given!!
“Music is exciting. It is thrilling to be sitting in a group of musicians playing (more or less) the same piece of music. You are part of a great, powerful, vibrant entity. And nothing beats the feeling you get when you've practiced a difficult section over and over and finally get it right. (yes, even on the wood block.) Music is important. It says things you heart can't say any other way, and in a language everyone speaks. Music crosses borders, turns smiles into frowns, and vice versa. These observations are shared with a hope: that, when schools cut back on music classes, they really think about what they're doing - and don't take music for granted.”
~ Dan Rather
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