Well today “Arts Alive Whidbey” met with “Diego” and family. “Diego” is the new scholarship recipient for a number of 1/2 hour drumming lessons with drummer and drumming teacher Jeff Nelson at “Music and Dance” in Freeland. “Arts Alive Whidbey” is dedicated to assisting with financially challenged families that a child from a family such as this (a family of 4) – who desires to explore more of his musical abilities, can .
After meeting with Martha (mother) and the family of 4, I can see the devotion of the parents to the continuing creative education of all of the children. For example, Luna who is 15 is a professional artist (in my minds’ eye ~ she has shown me quite a bit of her paintings, drawings and sketching). Luna will be illustrating a book soon. Luna also was the winner of the “Oliver” flyer making poster for Whidbey Waldorf School’s performance a few years ago.
I am so moved to know more about this family, and Diego. Martha will be sending me a blog about her family and their feelings about giving creative opportunity to all of their children , that we will keep in the library archives of “Arts Alive Whidbey “.
Diego is not only beginning drumming lessons, but he has been studying Cello with Aniela, (founder of Music and Dance in Freeland) and has been a student at Island Dance, having been in the Nutcracker and has taken lessons in ballet and jazz.
What a wonderful thing it is to have followed this “beacon” the dream of “Arts Alive Whidbey”.
The following photo was approved to share by Martha (mother) here and Diego wanted to share as well.
And with your donations of any amount will contribute to Diego’s further lessons.
We are focused on fulfilling one “student’s” dream at a time, and of course so excited to support musicians and music teachers on the island.
**Note: This photo of “Diego ” was approved by the parents to share here on Facebook, or and other Social Media platforms.
Arts Alive Whidbey is a fiscally supported program under Whidbey Island Arts Council a non profit 501c3 organization (91-1147736).
Any donation towards our organization and our creative community mission , is greatly appreciated .
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