Second blog for The week of November 14th

If you are involved in the Hymn Festival, your schedule is posted before this blog.
Practice-a-thon

At Christmas time it’s easy to get caught up in all of the many activities that we all have to do. We should remember there are lots of people that are less fortunate than we are. This year, in an effort to help others, we’re going to do a Practice-a-thon. It’ll serve a multiple benefit …. Not only will extra practicing make for a better student, but we can help others at the same time.

All the money collected will go to purchase food baskets for needy families at Christmas. A local church men’s group purchases food baskets each year and delivers them to the families.

The Pratice-a-thon will run from November 29 to December 10. All money will be due by December 17 (the day of our recital)

Start thinking about your goal of how many hours you can practice during these 12 days. Could you practice 12 hours in 12 days? If your goal is reached, you will earn a gold bead.

Money will be collected from your sponsors based on the goal of hours that you have set to practice. A form will be given to you to start collecting your sponsors this week.

Here is an example of what you could say to encourage others to help in this important cause:

Hi my name is ________________. I am a piano student at Linda King's Music Studio. I am competing in a Practice-a-thon from November 29 to December 10.
Would you be willing to sponsor me for my practice? For example, agree to pay $1 for each hour I practice piano and all the money I collect will go to the purchase of food baskets for needy families at Christmas. It is a worthy cause and I am sure that my music will benefit me and many others in my life. Thank you.

Trivia question for the week:
In what year was "We Gather Together" published in America for the first time.