From A Past NEMFA Chorus Conductor…
…”It was truly a pleasure to make music with the talented and dedicated singers of NEMFA. Particularly impressive was their diligence and tenacity in staying the course in the pursuit of musical nirvana. Honor choirs can be a gamble sometimes if the students are not capable and/or adequately motivated to go the distance. Not so with the NEMFA chorus – these kids worked their tails off, which results an intensely gratifying experience for the conductor. I feel deeply privileged to have spent such quality time with so many talented young singers, and share with them an indebtedness to all the outstanding teachers who make this happen, year after year. Congratulations to you all!”
Paul D. Head
Chair - Department of Music
Director of Choral Studies
209 Amy E. du Pont Music Bldg
University of Delaware
Newark, DE 19716
From the 2010 NEMFA Concert Festival Host…
“Dear Sal,
The decision to host the NEMFA Festival in the spring of 2010 was made after a number of discussions with building and district-level administration, all of whom were quite anxious for us to proceed.
Looking back on the process and the success of the festival, I can honestly say that it was one of the best things I have done in my thirty-one year career here at Lewis S. Mills High School. To this day (nearly six months after the festival), I am still stopped regularly by people I don’t even know. In the supermarket, at my kids’ sporting activities, getting gas for my car, or at local restaurants, the theme is always the same: “What a fabulous event,” “The students we hosted were terrific,” “Please do it again soon.” It goes on and on.
Over all my years here, I can’t think of anything event we have done here that has generated the kind of positive feeling within the community, with the administration and staff, as well as with the students, as hosting this event. In addition, it was a nice way to earn a few extra dollars for our school music program.
The support from the NEMFA Executive Board was fabulous, and the individual ensemble chairs were outstanding.
I would recommend it highly to anyone who is considering taking it on.”
Sincerely,
John
John A. Deeb
Coordinator of Fine Arts
Director of High School Bands
Regional School District #10
From the 2009 NEMFA Concert Festival Host…
“We have hosted NEMFA twice at Coginchaug Regional High School and found that the largest benefit was the feeling of community spirit it brought to our towns. Over 100 families volunteered to house NEMFA students which created an atmosphere of family, excitement and fun. We’ve heard time and again how much families enjoyed meeting the young musicians and what a wonderful experience it was. Now it’s your turn! Get and good housing chairman and sign up to host!”
Lisa Larsen
Regional School District #13
Durham/Middlefield, CT
