A Musicthon Letter from Mrs. Purchase

Dear Students and Parents,

I would like to thank you from the bottom of my heart for your enthusiastic participation last evening in our annual BCMTA Musicthon. The students were joyful and all families supportively stayed throughout everyone's first performance, which is very thoughtful and respectful.  As many of you know, Musicthon and the Music Teachers National Association is very important to me. As a young teacher, I was lovingly mentored by talented pedagogues who loved their students as much as I love mine. I went on to become the President of Broward County Music Teachers Association (BCMTA) as well as District 6 and then the President of the FLorida State Music Teachers Association.

 

Musicthon is the only fundraising event that BCMTA holds to support their many programs for students and teachers. In addition, BCMTA gives 20% of donations received to another non-profit charitable entity that we choose to partner with. For several years now, that partner is 4Kids of South Florida. There were once four children that due to circumstances beyond their control, were placed into foster care. Through 4Kids, the two separate sets of siblings were kept together in the foster home and were adopted by their foster family three years ago.They are now my grandchildren! We have seen first hand, the effects of a broken system that is drowning under the weight of the epidemic of drug abuse, family tragedy, domestic violence and neglect. 4Kids is a beacon of hope and help for those who unfortunately find themselves in such a situation. It is very near and dear to my heart, as it brought four precious children into our family. 

As I witnessed your fellowship and performances unfold last night for this event that is so special to me, you all just blessed me more than I can express.

Thank you again for helping our studio give back to our community.

With my love,

Mrs. Purchase