It's definitely enrichment, but we try to tie it to what the teachers are doing. It's something that the school budget couldn't possibly handle (without fund raising).

It's like a field trip that comes to the school.

An Arbor Day tree planting has become our signature event and fits well with the renovation of the former school building.

They (the symphony) work with the teachers to come up with the concerts, to find out what the music and art teachers need to supplement their programs.

Our kids have had some of the same teachers, same schools as we have had.

I was always the kid in school that teachers were getting after to be quiet. My report card had math, A, reading, A, spelling, A, science, A, conduct, F. I was always talking to somebody. They would always take me and put me over in a corner by myself.