What a surprise to wake up Tuesday, December 15th, to find that BVSD called a snow day! I was excited
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| Two Talented Trombonists! |
for a day off playing in the snow with my son and daughter but also concerned. I had been planning a fundraising event for Centennial with Barnes & Noble over the past four weeks. I had collaborated with our phenomenal music and voice teachers to organize student performances. Later that morning, I started receiving texts and e-mails wondering if the event was still on. After a quick phone call to the store manager--on the way to the sledding hill --I realized yes, it was still happening. A few students cancelled but I figured, I would show up and see who else showed up to perform.
First of all, I have to thank Jennifer Dunn, who had the majority of students filling slots to perform. She not only encouraged her students to perform, but also drove into school to open up the band room so students could retrieve their instruments to perform.
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| French Horn Player Showing Holiday Spirit! |
Second, I have to thank all the students. They were amazing. I always knew that our music department was strong, but to see all of the students show up and perform, as well as support each other was heartwarming. They certainly were a talented and amazing group. One of the highlights was watching customers from the store walk up to watch the performances. There was even a baby bopping along to a solo flute performance.
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| Audience enjoys the Music! Note: the boppin' baby! |
Third, I want to thank all of the parents and students who came in to support the school. I am still waiting to hear back and how much the school earned in profits, but I know when I first checked in to the store at 4:30, there were already over a thousand dollars in sales linked to Centennial. Thanks so much for all of the support!
See you next year!
