What a Privilege

In two hours, we'll be hosting our instrument rental night and within a week, nearly 200 new
instrumentalists will begin making music in band or orchestra along with another 200 vocalists who've joined choir.

There is always the feel of "what could be" at the start of a new school year. But there is something special about getting to start young musicians on their track. There is so much potential and it's an honor to get to be at the start of their musical path.

Who knows where it will take them?

Maybe they'll become professional musicians.

Maybe they'll get to travel and perform all over.

Maybe they'll never pick up an instrument again after high school, but have great stories of all the experiences they had.

Maybe they'll make sure their own kids sign up for a performance class someday because of how much they enjoyed their own time in school.

Maybe they'll become music educators themselves.

Maybe they'll choose a career path that has nothing to do with music, but perform in the local community band or choir.

Maybe they'll never really get into playing their instrument or singing, but will make lifelong friends.

Maybe they'll write amazing works that we'll someday be purchasing to perform with new generations of musicians.

Maybe they'll become outstanding advocates of the arts in their communities.

Maybe they'll absolutely hate it, but that realization will guide them toward something they are passionate about.

Maybe.

But no matter where it takes them, what a privilege to be a part of the beginning.