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Something to Sing About

Something to Sing About

Music is a way of life for this ChIMES family! Written by Kate Battenfeld In the home of one of SDYS’ ChIMES families, the joy of music fills the air. Parents Michelle and Elizabeth both grew up playing instruments and have always envisioned passing that love of...
Three Generations of SDYS Family

Three Generations of SDYS Family

Megan Matthew is an SDYS alumni (1995-2002), parent, and now serves on the SDYS Board of Directors. She currently co-leads the Alumni sub-committee of the Board. Her father, Dennis Lavine, is a former Board member (1997-2008) and saw SDYS grow through a transition...
The Gurganious Family

The Gurganious Family

Music changes lives, and for siblings Zachary and Isabella Gurganious, that statement couldn’t ring truer. As elementary school students, they had heard how music improves both concentration and grades. But it wasn’t until they were encouraged to join music programs...
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