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I have seen unhappy kids come out very happy after only a short time playing music.
I only wish I could do more for them.
seeing the improvement in the students musical ability & attitude.
seeing the joy of the students faces.
awesome. Very dedicated.
change Nashville youth for the better for a very, very long time!
my current job would've allowed me the time to continue teaching at W.O. Smith.
About every six months
2009
seeing kids who want to learn music and need a grounding go from hopeless to college graduates with great careers.
I really can't think of anything.
when a student "gets it." Whether it's about music or something bigger in life.
passionate, professional, fun.
serve more.
the volunteer teachers were given a little grounding in how to teach.
continue serving a growing population.
having been associated with many non-profits, this is possibly the best managed that i've seen.
About every week
2010
Meeting and talking with the students who study there. They are enthusiastic and confident about the skills they are learning, whether or not they plan on continuing their study of music.
Bring a more well-rounded education to thousands of low income children in middle Tennessee.
About every six months
2009
recitals given by students across many years where they meet and surpass goals they have set.
seeing a new or re-newed 'spark' in a child as they embrace discipline and produce a beautiful musical product. It is a marvelous experience for them AND the audience.
supportive and professional; of the highest quality.
provide improved infrastructure by hiring needed development & management positions to spread the work load.
About every week
2010
the positive impact that the school has on the children. The school pulls together master musicians to share their talent with children in a welcoming, positive environment. I know that children are benefiting daily.
replace its instruments with new ones; hire more staff to further the school's mission and establish programs within each area public school.
About every six months
2010
As an educator I saw the positive results that my student experienced. Not only was she more confident when she started college the following year but was also invited to perform with college ensembles which was the goal of our lessons.
About every week
2010
smart, caring people-- lots of fun to be around.
About every week
2010
the most committed of any I have ever witnessed. The volunteers selflessly log in long hours after they have completed their "regular jobs," and the staff work on weekends to meet the needs and time constraints of their students.
About every six months
2010
The passion of the management, staff, board, volunteers for the school.
About every week
2009
Seeing an organization have such an impact on an unbelievably lean operating budget.
About every month
2010
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