Hi Bill,
I just checked out the slide show on your site....it look's great!
 
We would like to thank you and Simon for your time and energy creating such a unique music program for the kids.  You proved that you can raise the standard in music education and provide kids with opportunities beyond the typical music studies.  To be able to take their music abilities and teach them to listen to others, to interact, to create and to perform as a group seems like such a basic concept.  However, this basic concept is lacking in program availability in Toronto.  I am sure that the young musicians that you mentor will forever value the opportunities that have fallen their way through your program.  They glow with pride when you have them on stage and in front of the media!  Their confidence grows with each of these opportunties as they learn to develop and share their talents with each other and their audiences.  We also truly appreciate Simon's effort in delivering "real life" band experiences to the kids.  He has a gift!
 
Also, Simon mentioned that he may be able to fit in once a month lessons with Brandon this fall.  He asked me to check with you to coordinate arrangements/times.  I leave it to Simon's discretion regarding what area(s) he would like to work on.  Brandon is still continuing with his piano, guitar and drum lessons and it would be great for Simon to supplement his private lessons.  We do realize that Simon has a busy fall.  Therefore, we are very flexible on time and would be available even at the last minute. 
 
Also, please feel free to call me if you need further assistance with any promo's.  It seems that the media responds positively to parent calls!  Brandon is also available if you need him for any promo performances.  After watching him at the Assembly Hall and the summer camp, it seems that he is becoming more comfortable on stage.  His Sean Boutillier dance moves are only starting to warm up!!!  I have seen him perform in musical theatre at Sean's, Kids on Broadway and solo performances....and I know that he has more inside to deliver to your program when he is ready!
 
Thanks again and keep in touch...
Lori
 
(PS....if March break 2008 Rock Camp is not already full, please add Brandon to the list!!!)