Letter to the Editor: "Keep on supporting the arts, villagers!"

(The following is a Letter to the Editor from Ruth Jenkins of Decorah):

"I attended two stellar nights of music presented by our students at the high school (vocal and band concerts) and I was filled with the light of the season. The amount of time and dedication it takes to perform the complicated pieces that were selected is a credit to their directors. Kudos to Mr. Rausch, Mr. Beckman, Mr. Bliven, and Mr. Cody. You set a high bar.

We live in a special place and I want to make sure to acknowledge that not every school offers the caliber of music education that Decorah High School offers. And it isn't every town that has the support of a Music Boosters program like Decorah.

On that note, I want to thank the Music Boosters for their financial support in bringing The Boston Brass to Decorah. It  was such a treat it to hear them! I was blown away by their sound (all puns intended). They had me laughing and crying. And what a great experience for our students to spend some time with these professional musicians.

Keep on supporting the arts, villagers!"