We’re getting some extra volunteer help this year from a foursome of Carson-Newman University students, Liz Rogan, Sarah Akres, Peyton Bennett and Beth Ann Noble.

They’re working on maintaining and servicing our instruments, organizing our music library and assisting Executive Director Frank Graffeo. They’ll also be helping out at Holiday Sparkles & Spirits, our big fundraiser on Dec. 5.

The students are pitching in as part of a service-learning program called “C-Nvolved.” They’re all students in Prof. Jayme Taylor’s Music Teaching Methods class, the next-to-last course they take before graduating with degrees in Music Education. All intend to become music teachers.

Prof. Taylor describes their volunteering as “the perfect platform for this class and hopefully a great service for the School itself.”

It absolutely is, says Frank. “I hope this new program will continue to grow in the years to come. It benefits the students, serves the organization, and ultimately helps our Joy of Music School kids. That’s what we’re all here for.”

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