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September 18, 2010 News and Observer

Katie asks KidZNotes students to name the parts of the viola!

“Excited Kindergartners Meet their Violins”

BY VIRGINIA BRIDGES – Correspondent

DURHAM — Nearly 50 children marched into the community center’s auditorium Saturday, eyeing the shiny instruments that are intended to change their lives.

On a table in the front corner, small violins in various shades of wood, strung and displayed atop their black padded cases, awaited their new owners.

When the children were finally allowed to touch them, they made the first notes in a symphony of hope.

“I think it is beautiful,” said Jaria Spears, 5, creating screeching sounds as her grandmother, Annie, beamed. Read full article here…


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