Thanks for supporting
school music program
To the editor:
Last Tuesday was the Chorus Concert at the McKnight School. What a treat for those of us (a packed gym) in attendance. Under the direction of music teacher Jill Grois, the students showed off their hard work with great enthusiasm. The young vocalists included soloists who did an outstanding job. No doubt many of them will continue their music participation and appreciation to Kreps and HHS.
The previous week at Hightstown High School, the "not quite as young" (but far from old) choir students performed their holiday concert. This was one of the most wonderful choir concerts I have been to at HHS. Under the current direction of Ms. Anzuini, a name we have come to associate with excellence, these students sang their hearts out, perhaps to reach the heavens where the late Ms. Petri surely had a front-row seat. Their performance is not only an opportunity to showcase their talents but a culmination of their classroom work as well. Remember, this is a class for which attendance is required and report-card grades are earned. How nice is was, too, to see the choir students in front of new acoustic shell panels without pits and holes, standing on brand new (and safe) risers which do not sag. It offered up a very professional look to go with their polished voices.
Another treat that night were the two instrumental choirs that performed between the vocal choir sets: flute choir and brass choir. Most, if not all, are students who take concert band or wind ensemble as a class. These instrumental choirs give them a chance to take their music to a higher level, with challenging music and sometimes with different instruments. Their sounds were indicative of students who take music education seriously. Whether they sounded better because they looked better or they played better because the new instruments allowed them to is hard to say. But clearly, their talents were enhanced both audibly and visually by the new instruments many of them played. They were the best I’ve ever heard them.
As of this writing, the Kreps concert has yet to take place but no doubt that will be equally as rewarding for both the students and their families. Speaking for many parents I’m sure, from the elementary level and up, thank you to the teachers, staff and families who support the Music Program in EWRSD.
Marianne Nicklaus
East Windsor
Consider making
charitable gift
To the editor:
Right about now there are many of us running around wondering what to get that special person on the list who has everything, is difficult to buy for or just doesn’t want another thing. Here’s an idea.
Does the person you want to remember have a special cause that is dear to their heart? Do they support a nonprofit with their time, talent or treasure? If so, think about giving a gift in their name.
Not sure which nonprofit to choose? Consider honoring them with a gift to their community foundation’s regional grants fund. In case you are wondering, there are community foundations in more than 700 communities across America so you can even support one where your Aunt Sadie lives far from here.
Or, if they have a focused interest, make your gift to a fund that supports it. For example: women, youth, education, the arts or the environment.
Joined with those of many others, your gift will make a meaningful difference. And while honoring a loved one by making a charitable gift is quick and easy, its impact will make a real difference in the lives of others in the communities we call home.
Best wishes for a joyous holiday season.
Nancy Kieling
President and Executive Director
Princeton Area
Community Foundation
Lawrenceville
Seasons greetings
from the Rockies
To the editor:
On behalf of myself and my dad, Sam Platt, and daughter, Amanda, and husband, Ed, we would like to wish all our family and friends from the First Baptist Church a very Merry Christmas and a blessed new year. We miss you all.
Julie Abeyta
Colorado

