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Organization raises money to finance private student lessons
Cris Swaters
Issue date: 11/13/07 Section: Features
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Music is everywhere. We listen in our rooms, on our way to class, and for some, music is their life.
"We have music everywhere in our lives and without it, our lives would be really dull," Katie Kulessa, a senior vocal education major said. "Life without music would be a tragedy."
There are some young music students in the Springfield Public Schools who do not get the full experience from playing an instrument simply because they cannot afford it.
Last year, Sigma Alpha Iota, a professional fraternity for women interested in music, rose more than $1,000. More than $800 went to the Springfield Public Schools for string students who could not afford private lessons, according to Jean Andert, a senior international business and French major.
"People talk about how important music is, and without money, the Springfield schools wouldn't have a program," Andert said. "Without music at the high school or even elementary level, we wouldn't be an organization."
To raise money for local students, SAI holds a benefit ball and the proceeds go to the Springfield Public Schools. In the past, there has been a lot of interest, but this year the ball was postponed due to a lack of interest, according to Andert.
"I really wish I knew," Andert said. "I think, to a point, the ticket price might get in the way, but it has been the same price in the past and we still had a good turnout. Apparently, people would rather use their money for beer money."
Many members of the organization have personal ties to music that inspire them to help the kids.
"Without music in my childhood, I wouldn't be who I am today," Kulessa said. "Childhood wouldn't be complete without the nursery rhymes and jump rope songs. I want to make sure these kids have a chance at music in their lives."
Andert said there is an importance to the private lessons in younger musicians.
"Especially at the middle school level, private lessons are essential to grasping their instrument," Andert said. "The teachers don't have time to go one-on-one with each student, and I don't think students in music realize how important the lessons are."
SAI are postponing the ball until April 25, pending any conflicts with Holiday Inn. They will be increasing their advertisement on campus to hopefully increase interest, Andert said.
In the meantime, Friday, SAI will be holding a puppy chow sale in Ellis Hall to raise a little money for Springfield Public Schools.
"All kids deserve a chance at music and they shouldn't be forced to not have it in their life simply because they can't afford it," Kulessa said.
"We have music everywhere in our lives and without it, our lives would be really dull," Katie Kulessa, a senior vocal education major said. "Life without music would be a tragedy."
There are some young music students in the Springfield Public Schools who do not get the full experience from playing an instrument simply because they cannot afford it.
Last year, Sigma Alpha Iota, a professional fraternity for women interested in music, rose more than $1,000. More than $800 went to the Springfield Public Schools for string students who could not afford private lessons, according to Jean Andert, a senior international business and French major.
"People talk about how important music is, and without money, the Springfield schools wouldn't have a program," Andert said. "Without music at the high school or even elementary level, we wouldn't be an organization."
To raise money for local students, SAI holds a benefit ball and the proceeds go to the Springfield Public Schools. In the past, there has been a lot of interest, but this year the ball was postponed due to a lack of interest, according to Andert.
"I really wish I knew," Andert said. "I think, to a point, the ticket price might get in the way, but it has been the same price in the past and we still had a good turnout. Apparently, people would rather use their money for beer money."
Many members of the organization have personal ties to music that inspire them to help the kids.
"Without music in my childhood, I wouldn't be who I am today," Kulessa said. "Childhood wouldn't be complete without the nursery rhymes and jump rope songs. I want to make sure these kids have a chance at music in their lives."
Andert said there is an importance to the private lessons in younger musicians.
"Especially at the middle school level, private lessons are essential to grasping their instrument," Andert said. "The teachers don't have time to go one-on-one with each student, and I don't think students in music realize how important the lessons are."
SAI are postponing the ball until April 25, pending any conflicts with Holiday Inn. They will be increasing their advertisement on campus to hopefully increase interest, Andert said.
In the meantime, Friday, SAI will be holding a puppy chow sale in Ellis Hall to raise a little money for Springfield Public Schools.
"All kids deserve a chance at music and they shouldn't be forced to not have it in their life simply because they can't afford it," Kulessa said.
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SAI_member
posted 11/13/07 @ 11:45 PM CST
I really, really wish that The (sub)Standard would implement better editing techniques for articles! For example, "...Last year, Sigma Alpha Iota...ROSE more than $1,000. (Continued…)
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