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Generous Sponsors Make MORE Music Possible
At The Music School of Delaware, partnerships with our sponsors are vital to our continued service and success. Every week, more business leaders are stepping up in support of Music Excellence for Everyone. Please join us in thanking them for their generosity!
And, it's not too late to join the ranks of these generous supporters! For more information on how you can sponsor MORE music for MORE people in MORE places, email Terry Crawford or call 302.762.1132.
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Why They Give: A Sponsor Talks About Supporting Our Musical Mission...
Capital One
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Music School President & CEO Kate Ransom accepts a gift from Capital One Community Affairs Associate, Meredith Rubin.
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"Capital One is proud to support The Music School of Delaware, as it opens doors to the community, offering standard-setting instructional programs for all ages and levels and over 75 live musical performances."
--Meredith Rubin, Community Affairs Associate
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Help Us Connect Music School Alumni!
Music School of Delaware "Alumni" are those people who ever took lessons, a class, ensemble or summer program at the school. If you've enjoyed private lessons, been part of an ensemble, or attended a workshop -- that means you! Maybe you know an alumnus of the Music School -- a friend, family member, colleague? In any case, help us all reconnect to one another and to the Music School! We're hosting several alumni events this year and hope to see many familiar faces return to celebrate their Music School experience. Look for our alumni profiles in each monthly eNewsletter. Reconnect with us and encourage any alumni you know to rekindle good music memories by reaching out to us. We would love to hear about current activities of our past students! Email alumni@musicschoolofdelaware.org.
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MORE Free Holiday Music Partnerships!
'Tis a Winter's Evening, Dec. 14 * Milford Seeking Peace Through Song, Dec. 16 * Wilmington
(click the photos for full info)
 
plus, a Special Holiday Offer for Our Families from
World Cafe Live at the Queen
Friday, December 21 -- bring the family to a holiday-themed show with the Chesapeake Brass Band & A Capella Pops!
Special Music School Discount Offer: Regular tickets 2 for $35; Student tickets 2 for $20. To take advantage of this discount, call the Queen Box Office at 302.994.1400.
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Faculty Focus
Each month, we spotlight a faculty member.
JOANNE WARD
Wilmington Faculty
Choral Dept. Head
How long have you been teaching at the Music School? I've been teaching here in one capacity or another since 1992.
What do you do for fun on the weekends?
My weekends frequently involve performing or conducting. When not involved musically, I spend time with my husband, Chuck, love to cook and garden, and I'm committed to exercising.
Who is your favorite performing artist, living or dead? I seek out choral performances, such as Chanticleer, The Kings Singers and women's choirs. I love a cappella singing and am a fan of Straight, No Chaser.
What's your favorite thing about teaching at the Music School?
Conducting the Delaware Women's Chorus. They're warm and compassionate; want to be great; and are willing to try any crazy thing I ask of them. No matter how tired I am, I'm energized and excited by the time rehearsal ends.
What's your best advice to a young musician? Every person, situation, success or failure has something to teach us. Someone always knows more than you do - be open and willing to learn!
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Alumni Across the Miles
BRIAN SOWARDS
When did you attend
the Music School?
The 1980s-90s
Who was your teacher?
Kathleen Hastings (violin)
Did you participate in classes or ensembles?
Chamber and Suzuki Groups, Youth Orchestra & Master Classes.
Do you still play your instrument? I play classical, Celtic fiddle, bluegrass and originals. I'm excited to perform on the Music School stage again this month!
What advice would you give a student now? Mix it up. I was hyper-focused, but I've found a lot of value in other instruments and genres.
What's your professional focus? I'm the founder of a company called USEED. We empower students to fundraise & get their ideas off the ground.
Tell us about your family: I have two sons, Willow and Kyrian; both play guitar and sing.
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