Kind Words from Our Audience and Partners
Letter from Sean Hunley of The Cultural Center at Eagle Hill, December 28, 2009
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(Letter to the Editor of the "Valley News" -- April 21, 2009)
What a pleasure it was to hear the last concert of our own Hanover Chamber Orchestra. Last concert? Yes! Because the orchestra has a mission to serve more than just the Upper Valley. Board Chairman Carlos Galvan recently announced the new name: Camerata New England.
What that means is that more high-quality music from gift professional musicians will be performed throughout New England in the years to come. What thrilled us in the last series (performing in Lebanon, Plymouth, and Whitefield, N.H.) was the wonderful outreach program for children in our North Country area. more than 1,000 schoolchildren and their teachers were introduced to this beautiful music, and these children were able to talk to these musicians and get a sense of the instruments they play. Important professional-development connections were made for the teachers.
After the outreach, these children enjoyed what for many was their first professional concert performance. This combination of programs and services will bring classical music into hard-to-reach communities throughout Northern New England, and it will expose children to music in a very personal way.
We're convinced that through programs such as these our Camerata (defined as a small and intimate group) will continue providing wonderful music and introducing children to it in these most difficult times. Camerata New England extended help to North Country families who have lost jobs by offering them free tickets for the concert earlier this month.
When the fall program comes our way, I hope you and your friends will come out to enjoy what Camerata has to offer and cherish the gifts it gives your soul.
Closey and Whit Dickey
Lebanon, N.H.
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Thanks... for a truly inspiring concert last Friday night in Whitefield. We were so taken by the level of professionalism, talent, and enthusiasm -- and were truly moved by the whole experience.
Carlos, I sat in the concert and wept, not just for the beauty of the music, but for the generosity of time and effort to bring such an incredible opportunity to the North Country. The entire project is overwhelming to me for all lthat you, Dan, and HCO have brought and (care enough to) continue to bring to us. ...
Christine Charman
Executive Director, Upper Connecticut Valley Community Coalition
Colebrook, N.H.
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I attended your concerts in Whitefield, NH and recently in Plymouth. Kudos on the effort to bring good music to the North Country.
Victoria Cole
Pittsburgh, PA and Franconia, NH
