Happy Thanksgiving!

As we approach Thanksgiving this week, many of us take time to reflect on what we're thankful for and expressing our thanks to friends and family. 

Today, we continue our appreciation of the ISOA, the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra Association.  Here's a link to their webpage and more information, but I've provided some information below to introduce you to this wonderful group:

The Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra Association is all about Music for the Kids
We are the proud presenting sponsor of the Young People's Discovery Concerts giving youngsters a chance to see and hear a live orchestra.

• We offer the Maurer Young Musicians Contest in which talented young people compete for an opportunity to appear with the ISO
• Another project is Symphony in Color, an art contest in which children and teens create works of art while listening to classical music in the classroom
• We support the Side-by-Side concert which allows students to play alongside an orchestra member in a live concert.
• The ISOA, along with the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra, supports the Metropolitan Youth Orchestra.

I have had the joy of working alongside volunteers that are members of the ISOA and watching as many of them get to know the MYO families through instruction and mentorship. 

Last weekend, we had the opportunity to welcome guests from the ISOA as we appreciated all they have done and continue to do for the MYO program:

• Inventory donated instruments
• Provide office assistance
• Mentor students at rehearsals
• Assist with music instruction

Thank you to the ISOA!