Author: jendereedknife
Date: 2009-04-18 01:22
Dear list,
I am writing on behalf of Teresa Cheney, a music teacher in the Granite school district of Salt Lake City, Utah. I am taking an online course with her at BU. She has asked for help from the community because her school board is having an emergency meeting on Tuesday (April 21) next week about axing the general music program.
One of the respondents told about how Leonard Slatkin had actually showed up to a meeting and persuaded the board not to cut the program in his community. We may not be Slatkins, but if anyone is interested (or knows someone who might be) in showing their support, please let me or her know. I think if the board can be made to realize how many members of the community want a music program, and of its importance, the program may be savable.
You can reply to me - Prez@jendeindustries.com
I have a feeling that we are going to see a lot more of this. Perhaps we can come up with a stock petition or a portfolio of information to have ready for anyone in need of it at such short notice. We have to look out for each other. Once schools cut music, the environment for private lessons and performances diminishes, which leads to less musicians settling in the area, which leads to less tax money for the school boards, which leads to more cuts....
Thank you in advance!
Tom Blodgett
President
Jende Industries, LLC
Sincerely,
Tom Blodgett
President,
Jende Industries, LLC
www.jendeindustries.com
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