Arts education presents the opportunity for children to find out who they are inside.  I think that the arts are wonderful because you can have so much fun while you are learning.

I was the artist in residence for 2019-20. Such amazing and excited kids! They really impressed me during critique. I asked them to brainstorm what we would write for an artist Statement. I was overwhelmed by their responses.

World renowned drummer and clinician Les DeMerle has been teaching students of all ages. “It is such a rewarding experience to see the enthusiasm and willingness from these kids to learn. I am having a ball with my little drummers.”

Bernadette S. was a student of the mountain dulcimer for a year with Robyn Nemes, one of our wonderful instructors. Bernadette continued playing in the second year as a mentor to other children. Donors, including the local Baha’i community, came together so that our young musician could have her very own dulcimer, a beautiful instrument and a lovely gift!