Music from Stetson activities are designed to prepare the student for life as a 21st century performer. Learning how to communicate with an audience is a great skill to have and it is critical to the success as a performer in the musical world of today and tomorrow. Students perform concerts at the selected schools and community sites.

Spring 2006:

Some of the sites visited this semester were Boston Avenue School, Freedom Elementary, St. Barnabus Episcopal, Southwestern Middle School, and Dr. Phillips High School.

COMMENTS:

“I want to tell you how much our students enjoyed seeing the "live" musical instruments. I would like to especially complement our first group. Their program was well thought out and it kept in mind the attention spans of young people. They showed a variety of musical styles and featured each of the instruments. The children related well to their stories of personal experiences and enjoyed being able to answer questions also. ........the second group was the variety of instruments represented. We had studied "Peter and the Wolf" and it was interesting for the students to see an actual bassoon and not just my picture of one. The oboe was of particular interest to them also and your student was enthusiastic about sharing, as most were. …………they were outstanding musicians and quite personable for performance majors. Thanks so much for including us in your program. I feel it is a definite enrichment to the students' musical education and we look forward to next year's groups.” –Beverlee Hays, St. Barnabas, DeLand, April 2006.

Spring 2005:

Some of the sites visited this semester were Boston Avenue School, Freedom Elementary, St. Barnabus Episcopal, Woodward Avenue Elementary, DeLand Middle, First United Methodist Preschool, College Arms Towers, West Volusia center for special education, Ridgecrest Manor, The Cloisters of DeLand, Hugh Ash Manor, and John Knox Village.

COMMENTS:

"Thank you so much for arranging the performance of the vocalists who came to Woodward (Elementary) today. They did a great job with their presentation and the students benefited greatly. I realize that it's difficult to coordinate schedules; therefore, I appreciate the effort put into this." Mary Topping

"Our families and residents that attended the concerts enjoyed them so much! They talked about it for days. We appreciate that you selected Ridgecrest Nursing to perform at this year. I hope that we will have the opportunity to be blessed next year with their performance." Paula Gentry, Activity Director

"...The performances were absolutely wonderful and enjoyed by all. Please continue to provide "Music from Stetson" at area schools. So many students don't get a chance to get out and experience musical performances like the ones today....Thanks so much." jmlee

"...Our residents enjoyed the beautiful music and the eduational aspects of the presentations. The students were professional and yet warm and friendly with everyone, it was a pleasure to have them....Thank you for having us..." Jackie Shepard

"...Our students were very impressed by the quality of your performances and comments. Any time you want to come over and perform would be greatly appreciated." Tom Schwirtz, Director of Bands, DeLand Middle School.

2004-2005