1: Nothing gives me more joy than seeing students learn. We all strive for every student to learn everyday, class, and moment. However, there are moments that overshadow the rest. For example, "Sea Turtle" played her clarinet at a new level ... my percussion students came in early to rehearse on their own (every morning at 6:45am) ... the pride in "Sheva's" face as she tells me that she is ready for a Level Test. This is just a sample.
2: "Road Runner" was accepted into the North Jersey Region Band as the #1 percussionist. He was also accepted as "Outstanding Percussionist" at the Morristown Performing Arts Center. BRMS rocks!
3: "Bambi" amazed me with her work on our logo for the Dorney Park T-shirt. I gave her a sketch and she did it all in the computer and made the design even better.
4: The 7/8 grade band sounded AWESOME today!!!!! A very special treat in the month of February.
5: I enjoy every lesson and day here at BRMS. I am always so honored to see the students, laugh with them, learn from them, hear about their stories, listen to their concerns, help each other have a great day, and (oh yah) learn music.
Thank you for a great week Chester!