What is RSC Faculty Appreciation Day? Our community will join together to celebrate the outstanding RSC faculty while raising the resources for faculty-led programs that are the foundation of the RSC experience.
Why participate? Your gift and note of appreciation sustains faculty-led programs and brightens their day by showing them how much the community values their work.
Help us reach 150 gifts honoring RSC faculty!
Please consider making a gift to honor an RSC faculty member who has impacted you. Add a note of appreciation to your gift and we'll pass your note along to the honoree to brighten their day!
Sharing the joy
New this year is an interactive appreciation day platform that shows our progress in real-time. Inspire others to honor faculty by sharing the campaign, view challenges and matches to amplify your impact, and see the notes of appreciation shared by our community posted throughout the day.
OVERALL CHALLENGE:
An anonymous member of the RSC community has offered to contribute $40,000 if we reach our goal of 150 gifts.
We did it! You helped us exceed our goal of 150 gifts and make RSC Faculty Appreciation Day a true celebration of our fantastic faculty. We look forward to sharing your heartfelt notes with our faculty.
469 days ago by Ben White
To Claire Nalven: Thank you so much for the last four years! RYWE has been a favorite part of my week.
To Philippe Crettien: Thank you for giving me the opportunity to play in Select One and Honors Big Band. You have been terrific helping my progression as a multi-instrumentalist
To Steve Laven: I love how you help me to be the best cellist I can be. You fix my mistakes in a helpful way and encourage me to keep going.
To Sarah Tenney: Thank you for all the effort to make the kids enjoy the music and be proud of themselves!
To Ron Lowry: Thank you, Mr. Lowry, for all of the years of your care, teaching and nurturing -- your teaching is a gift!
To Kirstin Peltz: We are so grateful you have been our son's cello teacher since he was in elementary school, through COVID, and now a freshman in high school! Thank you for your encouragement along the way.
471 days ago by Ben WhiteTo Susanne Friedrich: Thank you for the wonderful teaching and musical opportunities provided at RSC.
To Kelly Barr: You are exuberant and humorous! Thank you for guiding me through the world of violin! I have learned lots of techniques and creative thinking strategies. Looking forward to exploring more with you!
To Matt Stavrakas: Thank you for inspiring the next generation of jazz double bassists!
To Catherine O'Kelly: Thank you for great and supportive teaching!
To David Tobin: Thank you for being a great teacher!
To Timur Rubinshteyn: Timur is an amazing percussion instructor! Our son has had great success and is looking forward to continuing playing in college next year.
To Eve Budnick: Thank you, Eve, for teaching my daughter the ranges of her voice and for helping her learn music theory!
To Lauren Cless: Thanks for inspiring my 5-year-old at group class every week! Practicing together can be a challenge (as all Suzuki parents know!) but he is motivated by feeling part of the group and wanting to keep up. Plus he loves showing off all the silly violin games he learns in class.
471 days ago by Ben White
To Mr. Memoli: Mr. Memoli has been so great with our son and we appreciate all he does for these students! He has sparked a love of music!
To Magdalena Richter: Thank you for your kind words and hard work.
To Mr. Memoli: Thank you for helping our son and giving him more opportunities to grow while enjoying music.
To Debbie Beers: Thanks for inspiring the joy of music.
To Mr. Loschen: We have seen our daughter flourish with piano this year. Thank you for your patience and encouragement. We appreciate you!
471 days ago by Ben White"After 26 years of teaching at Rivers and 13 years in the office, I remain continually inspired by the dedication, expertise, and unwavering commitment of you—the RSC faculty. Your steady encouragement and patient yet purposeful guidance help our students grow artistically in ways they never imagined. As our recent Seminar so beautifully demonstrated, the care, compassion, and high standards you bring to your teaching make a lasting impact. You help students not only achieve but often surpass their own expectations. RSC is incredibly fortunate to have such a passionate and talented team. Thank you for nurturing a lifelong love of music in the RSC community." - Lindsey Robb
472 days ago by Ben WhiteAda has been playing the cello since she was 4 years old. Hear what she appreciates about the faculty members who have impacted her along her musical journey.
472 days ago by Ben WhiteJake has been playing the violin for 13 years. Hear what he appreciates about the RSC faculty.
472 days ago by Ben White
To Sarah Tenney: We are so grateful to Sarah Tenney for giving our daughter such a fantastic musical experience and opening her eyes to so many musical possibilities! Thank you for helping her explore. We love you, Miss Sarah!
To Jeanie Lee: Dear Ms. Jeanie Lee, I sincerely want to thank you for your dedication, patience, and unwavering support in my piano journey. Your teaching has helped me grow so much, and I truly appreciate the time and effort you put into guiding me. Your passion for music is inspiring, and I am incredibly grateful for everything you do to help me refine my skills and strive for performance perfection. Thank you for always believing in me and pushing me to reach the next level.
To Ben Carson: Thank you for the truly remarkable way you inspire and challenge our girls. You've helped them rediscover the joy of music and they've grown as musicians and as people because of you. We'll be forever grateful.
472 days ago by Ben WhiteJanice Morris Coggin, an RSC parent, has been bringing her daughter to RSC for violin lessons for the last 6 years. Hear what she says is special about our community.
To all faculty: Thank you to the amazing orchestra and chamber music teachers!
To Ellie Perrone: Thank you for another year of wonderful music.
To Ben Carson: Thank you for bringing music into my son's life!
To Minkyung Oh: I really appreciate the great effort and support you put in for me. Every time after your advice, I get better at understanding and feeling about the music. Thank you for being an incredible advisor! Thank you for being super kind and patient!
To Sandy Hebert: Thank you for all of the teaching, kindness and support you show!
472 days ago by Ben White
Dear RSC Faculty,
It is a great honor for me to join the RSC team this year! With such great care and support, you always set a high standard for our students and colleagues, inspiring all of us to rise to the challenge. The hundreds of workshops, master classes, community events, competitions, recitals, and concerts you prepare our students for each year are nothing short of remarkable.
What I love most about RSC is the community vibe, and you, the faculty, are the heart of it all. I truly appreciate your tireless dedication to our students and that you also make sure to spread joy along the way.
With deep appreciation,
Javier Caballero
Executive Director of Performing Arts
To Kelly Barr: "Your kindness, energy, and expertise truly make a difference in Lola's musical journey. Thank you for inspiring her to reach new heights in her learning."
To Ms. Lilit: "Thank you for being the best piano teacher! I have learned so much from you."
To Mr. Sussman: "You have been a tremendous teacher. Thank you for helping me enjoy the piano."
To J.P. Heston: "Thank you, J.P., for being so inspiring and encouraging! We are so grateful for your incredible talent and the boundless positivity that you bring to every lesson and rehearsal!"
To all faculty: Thank you for inspiring our RSC students each and every day!
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