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Dear Council Members,
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From: emilykatethompson @gmail.com on behalf of Emily Thompson [ekthomps @indiana.edu]
Sent: Tuesday, March 02, 2010 4:47 AM
To: Dominic Yagong; Donald Ikeda; J Yoshimoto; Dennis "Fresh" Onishi; Emily Naeole; Guy Enriques,
Brenda Ford; Kelly Greenwell; Pete Hoffmann
Cc: Dylan Suehiro
Subject: Hawai'i County Band
I am contacting you regarding the Hawai'i County Band. I am a student at Indiana University in Music Education and
heard about the rich history and tradition of this ensemble from a friend of mine here who played in the group.
As a music educator, I am constantly looking for ways to show my students that they can continue to be lovers and supporters
of music even after they leave public school. The Hawai'i County Band is a shining example of a group of musicians
continuing their dedication and love of music in a way that benefits the community. The ensemble and members are no doubt
a credit to Hawaii and its rich culture.
Musicians are well aware that music programs and music education are in danger of losing funding and support in hard
economic times. Please consider, aren't there other alternatives to cutting the program in its entirety? Please make the choice
to preserve this group that has provided musical education and experiences to players for over 100 years. Your efforts will be
remembered and revered by the community.
Thank you,
Emily Thompson
Master of Music Education
Indiana University
3/2/2010
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