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Bringing together my role as a director on the arts council, my background as a retired arts educator and my rediscovered passion for playing tuba in a concert band, I wanted to shine a spotlight on both the milestones of these three wonderful organizations and the urgent need to support music programs for the next generation.
An idea that had been simmering for a few years finally came to a boil.
Recently, I attended a meeting with Eva Marie Clarke, executive director of the Chatham-Kent Arts Council, where we met with Tessa Catton, Dave Babbitt and Vaughn Pugh, the three musical directors of the area concert bands.
Through conversations while playing in all three ensembles, I had floated the idea of a collaborative event involving the CK Arts Council, and that suggestion became the focus of our meeting earlier this month.
I’m happy to say that all three directors agreed to be part of this initiative.
While we are still in the early stages of planning, and are actively seeking funding and sponsors, I can say this: this will be an event rarely, if ever, presented in this area.
If you, or your business, would like to find out how you can support this venture, contact me at [email protected] to learn more.
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