May 3, 2011
Coe Elementary
Phoenix, AZ

Dear String Sounds,

I would like to thank you for all of your hard work and effort you put into creating these wonderful performances from year-to-year. Your group brings our students so much enjoyment that might not have ever been experienced.

As we arrived back to class the students were so awestruck that they immediately began their discussion about the characters in the dance movement. They desperately sought out one another to make comparisons to what they saw. Attached are individual letters with feedback about different parts of the program. Again, Thank you!

Sincerely,

Ms. Durham
4th grade, Room 31

April 22, 2010
Arroyo Elementary School
Glendale, AZ

Dear String Sounds,

Our third grade students LOVED your performance. They seldom have the opportunity to see or hear live instruments or dancers. Many of the students left talking about someday playing the violin or cello or taking dance lessons.

Your theme of accepting people for their character was outstanding and comes at a crucial time of the year. They all related to the Whatzit and had many ideas of how to carry the lesson with them here at school.

Thanks for coming and always teaching us a positive lesson through your music and dance.

Sincerely,

Kayla McDonald
Lyn Distrola
Third Grade Teachers

May, 2009
Campo Bello Elementary School
Phoenix, AZ.

Dear String Sounds:

Well, another great show! Thank you so very much for coming to Campo Bello and performing "Grandma Was A Blackbelt"! The staff and students really enjoyed the music, storytelling and dancing.

Many school age children these days are part of unconventional families. So your message was heard loud and clear about love being the important ingredient for a happy family - no matter who that includes! I was also really happy that my students go to hear the message of the final song. Kids need to know that they are in charge of their destiny, and it's never too late to start over!

Again, thank you very much for coming to Campo Bello and enjoy your summer!

Sincerely,
Anne M. Coppotelli

April 21, 2009
Whitman Elementary
Mesa, AZ

I just wanted to thank you and your group for the awesome performance you gave at Whitman Elementary School. We are very appreciative that you contacted our school to bring us such a great performance. Students and staff that attended the performance were impressed by the show and have made many positive comments about the performance. The String Sounds and Desert Dance Group is very charming, friendly and incredibly talented. Thank you for bringing such an enjoyable experience to the students and staff at Whitman Elementary.

Sincerely,

Andrea Erickson,
Principal

December 5, 2008
Erie Elementary
Chandler, AZ

Allow me to express our sincere thanks in your bringing the String Sounds Assembly to Erie Elementary School. Our students so enjoy the music and drama.

We try very hard to ring a wide variety of assembly optionss to our students' attention. As a result of your time and dedication, the Erie students are able to experience the relationship that exists between music and drama.

The success of our schools depends not only on the students, staff, and parents, but community support as well. String Sounds serves as an excellent example of the powerof people to make a difference in the lives of children. I thank you so very much for the experience you brought us.

Sincerely,

Leo Schlueter
Principal

April 25, 2008
Cactus Wren School:

"On behalf of the administration, staff and students at Cactus Wren Elementary School, I would like to thank each of you for the wonderful Celebrating Cultures performance. It is by far one of the best cultural events our students have ever been exposed to. The storytelling, music and dances were superb. We recognize your commitment to the community and especially to children. Thank you again and we hope to have you return to Cactus Wren in the future.

Most Sincerely,

Penni Martinez,
Community Outreach Specialist

April 2, 2008

Arroyo Elementary School
Glendale, Arizona

Dear String Sounds,

Thank you again for giving our Arroyo students the opportunity to see and hear a professional string quartet, a dance troupe in Desert Dance, and to allow our students to participate as a choir and as an audience. We [always] know that there will be quality music, a story with a lesson, and entertainment in the presentation. Our students look forward to seeing you next year with a new program. They enjoy sharing what they have learned.

Respectfully,

Margie Porter
General Music Teacher