Winter Quarter 2002-2003

Another Loss to Our Faculty

Shortly after instructor Mary Cox died late last summer, another of our most cherished faculty members died. Jacinta Howard, like Mary, was 88 years old.

Jacinta taught violin and viola. And like Mary, Jacinta's photo was also featured in our Student Guide. She's the "cover girl" in the top photo.

Jacinta was one of the first members of Music Arts - in fact, was one of the group of three whose combined recital students gave birth to the original music school idea back in the early 80's.

She was one of the founders of the Oak Ridge Symphony, and was a member of our Community Orchestra for the past decade of that orchestra's existence. Her work with Music Arts students gave her the outstanding honor of having, consistently, the greatest number of Competition winners of all our instructors.

We really miss both of these ladies.

Donors Appreciated!

Thanks to those of you who donated to our fund drive. You've helped us with a growing number of youngsters who can't afford private music lessons. We like to make sure that all young students can have lessons.

Reception Well-Received

We always enjoy our recitals, and we know that one of the things (among many, or course) that motivates students to play is the thought of a well-furnished reception table as a reward. The November 17 recital reception was especially appealing, with a great variety of mostly home-made cookies, muffins, and brownies! Thanks to our recitalists' parents for their efforts!

Want Your Bill Zapped?

If you have email capabilities, we'd like to send your Music Arts bill electronically. It's never too late to join - just send a note with your payment or give us a call (865-482-5614).

Don't want to miss the M.A. Update? You can always visit our website (http://www.musicartsschool.org/) to read a full-color version of this Quarterly Newsletter.

Bass Instructor Joins Music Arts!

We're really pleased to announce that Dr. Li Ting Sankey has joined Music Arts.

Dr. Sankey, originally from Beijing, has earned a number of degrees, including the highest awarded, the Doctor of Musical Arts, which she earned in Performance.

She's had a quite a bit of teaching experience in addition to performing, having been on the faculty of several colleges and universities in the United States.

She enjoyes teaching students whether they are playing in their school orchestras, and will students as young as age 9.

And remember that when you refer your friends to her (or any of our other instructors), you'll be earning free lessons. The details are on page 8 of your copy of the Student Guide.

Develop Your Audiencemanship (among other things!) Go to Concerts!
By Nancy England