SHS → The End of an Era
Well, it’s official.
This morning I submitted my letter of resignation to the fine folks at the Sultan School District, bringing to a close my four years as Assistant Music Director. This is not a surprise to anyone involved, but it’s hard to believe the time has gone by so quickly. It’s been a wild ride. I am filled with a variety of emotions ranging from sadness to pride, but mostly gratitude for getting to be part of such an amazing program and anticipation for moving back to professional musicianship.
I’m not completely gone, however. From here on out I will continue to be involved as another supportive member of the community: writing the odd arrangement, sitting in the pit for the musical (if they’ll have me!), continuing to run the parent group web site, and cheering from the stands. In the meantime, I’d like to thank the students, parents, staff, faculty, and especially my family and Jill Sumpter for being so supportive and encouraging these past four years. It feels like I have over 200 new nephews, nieces, and cousins now — good thing I don’t really have to remember all of their birthdays…
Here’s wishing them all the best for the future of the program. Don’t be strangers!