Dear Sandra, I said, sometime ago that I wanted to write more about 'Saplings'. Just looking at the photos & imagining the sound of the ensemble was uplifting. The expressions on the participants faces told their story. Musical experiences like this tend to make a lifetime impression on the individual. The 'Saplings' may not make Music their career, but you & your Club Members have given these young folk a priceless gift...they will see, hear & value Music with a greater understanding. Many will go on to appreciate how Music reaches into every corner of our lives & is not an elitist luxury, but an essential ingredient for a healthy, well-rounded life. I send my heartiest congratulations to You All for what you have achieved so far & for what you will achieve in the future...BRAVO!
                                     With Love,
                                                      Nigel.
                                                      xxxxx