MAG concert was incredible | Letter

Published 11:25 am Tuesday, March 12, 2013

On Sunday afternoon the third of March I had an epiphany moment – a genuine heart warmer.  There in the old gym on Orcas Island was the soul of small town USA.

Musicians of every size, shape and age and a matching audience paying homage to talent.  But mostly we were all part of what is the best of small town America. We were there for each other.

That talent abounds on Orcas was evident.  That the nurturing of talent and the sharing of the best we have to offer each other was a dream come true for MAG.

With sixteen MAG annual fundraising concerts now in the island history book we can look with joyful pride on our school music program.  Because there in front of us was the proof that school music truly matters – a lifetime treasure – a lifetime  of sharing, cooperation and making something beautiful together.

Truly – Sunday afternoon in the old gym was the picture of the best we can be as we stood together and sang “God Bless America” once again.  I cried.

Joyce Burghardt

Orcas Island