September 2020
What You'll Discover in This Issue:
  • Apply Now: 2020-2021 Program Applications Open!
  • Save the Date: 10th Anniversary Kick-Off Celebration
  • A Note of Gratitude: Sean McDonald
  • Meet a Staff Member: Dr. Larry Heard
  • Important Dates & Upcoming Events 
APPLY NOW: Program Applications Are OPEN!
We are incredibly excited to offer students in our community access to virtual music learning opportunities through our virtual program, KO@Home. 🌟

As part of KO@Home, your student will get the choice to do virtual pre-recorded lessons, virtual live group lessons, or virtual live private group lessons – or all three!

We can’t wait to have you join us for our 2020-2021 program year! 🤩
JOIN US: 10th Anniversary Kick-Off Celebration!
Founded in 2010, our mission is to build a community of confident, creative, and socially engaged students through music education.

We are excited to celebrate our 10th anniversary this year with tons of exciting events and activities ahead! 🎊

To kick-off all of this excitement, please join us for a 10th anniversary celebration video premiere put together by our board and staff on Friday, October 2 at 12:00 pm on Facebook Live!

We hope you can join us in wishing a "Happy Birthday" to KO! 🥳
A Note of Gratitude:
Sean McDonald
Thank you to Sean McDonald for your generous support of Kids’ Orchestra!  

Sean is very passionate about music, and especially the viola—he used to play when he was younger! đźŽ»

“To give kids opportunities to gain all the extra benefits from musical training, especially improved academics and learning personal responsibility” is why Sean gives to Kids’ Orchestra. 

We appreciate you, Sean! Thank you again for sharing your love for music with our students! đź’™

Join Sean in supporting Kids' Orchestra with a donation today.
Meet a Staff Member:
Dr. Larry Heard
Please meet Dr. Larry Heard, our new Instrument Inventory Manager and Program Manager! 🎶

Larry, who holds a Doctor of Musical Arts in Tuba Performance, previously served as our Office Manager and as a Teaching Artist before recently moving into his new roles.

As KO's newest Program Manager, Larry hopes to "have great communication between himself and Teaching Artists as well as students' parents." 🌟

"I want to make sure I build a very good rapport. I am looking forward to meeting all the students I'll be working with this program year," says Larry.

We're happy to have you with us, Larry!
Important Dates & Upcoming Events
  • NOW: 2020-2021 Program Year Applications Open — Apply Today!
  • September 28: KO@Home Virtual Program Start Date
  • October 2: 10th Anniversary Kick-Off Celebration (via Facebook Live)

Learn more about upcoming events on our website! 
Thank You to Our Supporters!
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