by Linda Silva

Wow. I am still “catching my breath,” as Music Tree Board President Adam Gardner put it yesterday at the intermission of the Faculty Recital.  The performances were sublime. The program was varied and lively. The audience was wonderful; even the young children who attended were attentive throughout. I am so grateful to the teachers and families who gave of their time, talent, and money to join together to create such a special afternoon in support of Music Tree’s nonprofit programs.  The performers generously donated their time and Musical Beginnings absorbed all recital costs, so 100% of ticket sales and donations  go right to Music Tree and its efforts to support music education for all children. In particular, this recital will support our newest program, Play On!, which sponsors low-cost guitar and voice classes for students enrolled at Wright Middle School, across the street from Musical Beginnings. We’re excited to finally be partnering with our closest neighbor! I’d like to extend a huge thank you to the performers, volunteers, and audience members who came together to make the Faculty Recital such a success and to enable Music Tree to provide more music for more children.