We would like to thank Linda M. Fields for sharing why she gives to The Frances Clark Center. Although #GivingTuesday has concluded, the opportunity to contribute remains open. This special day is just one part of our broader Annual Fund initiative, where every gift helps sustain our vital work. Please consider an additional gift today to help us reach even greater heights: https://pianoinspires.com/donate/.
Why have I chosen to support the Frances Clark Center for the past many years? Since the 1970s, The New School for Music Study and the Music Tree curriculum have had a major influence on my teaching. The philosophies of Richard Chronister, Frances Clark, and Louise Goss were an inspiration to me and a guiding light in my career. Continuing the philosophy of its namesake, The Frances Clark Center is still embracing a sense of adventure. The Piano Conference: NCKP, Piano Inspires publications, and the New School push the envelope in teaching, learning and performing. The Center’s advocacy for training the ear and the body from early childhood on, has been exciting for me to witness and champion. It is my honor to support the ongoing efforts of The Frances Clark Center in promoting cutting edge approaches in America and around the world. — Linda M. Fields
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