Statement from Board of Directors President Russ Sperling Regarding Orchestra Nova Educational Programs


December 14, 2012

San Diego County Educators and Education Supporters,

While we share the disappointment of San Diego music lovers that Orchestra Nova has ceased operations, the San Diego Winds (http://www.sdwinds.org/) Board of Directors welcomes the opportunity to take leadership of Nova's educational 

programs.  Music Memory and Take 5 for Music have greatly expanded their reach over the last few years in San Diego County schools, and these programs are well-aligned with the San Diego Winds educational mission.  Along with the Winds’ existing educational initiatives, we stand committed to the expansion of Music Memory and Take 5 for Music to continue this movement to provide music education for every child in San Diego County.


With the help of Beverly Lambert, the former CEO of Orchestra Nova, we are pursuing the necessary funds to move Music Memory and Take 5 for Music forward.  We have made progress, and we intend to bring Ross Moore onboard as the San Diego Winds Musical Ambassador to continue his work.  We are also optimistic that appropriate funding will be secured to hold the end of the year "Music Bee" concert and competition.  We hope to have information regarding the logistics of this concert by the end of January.

While we are committed to these programs, we appreciate your understanding and patience as we do the organizational work to bring Music Memory and Take 5 for Music into the San Diego Winds fold.

Sincerely,

Russ Sperling, President
San Diego Winds
http://www.sdwinds.org/




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“I couldn‘t be more delighted with the birth of the San Diego Winds. I support music performance in every way, and to have a professional wind ensemble in San Diego will be a great role model for the countless number of school bands in the region. Only a handful of cities in our country have professional wind ensembles, and we will be one of the fortunate few. Under the administrative eye of Russ Sperling (a recognized educator and administrator), this group has a promising future.“

 

Jung-Ho Pak
Artistic Director and Conductor
Orchestra Nova

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