The exploration  and expansion of ones sensitivity to the arts is directly related to a person's environmental experiences.  The primary concern of the music program is to develop the innate musical responsiveness of the individual to the highest possible aesthetic level.

In addition to aesthetic values, certain extrinsic benefits may be derived from participation in our music program.  Among these are:

1. Self-confidence
2. Perpetuation of one's musical heritage
3. Self-discipline and responsibility
4. Peer interaction
5. Motor and cognitive skills
6. Use of leisure time
7. Preparation for an avocation

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Composer, trumpeter, producer, John Vanore has received critical acclaim for the recordings of Abstract Truth.  A twelve piece jazz group led by Mr. Vanore, Abstract Truth's 1990 release Blue Route, was selected as one of the top ten jazz albums of the year by CD Review Magazine   Along with Blue Route, the group's second release, Curiosity, placed high in the Downbeat Readers’ Poll in the categories of:  Album of the year, Big Band, and Composer.

A Woody Herman alumnus, John has also performed with Louis Bellson, Tony Bennett, Lou Rawls, Lena Horne, Sammy Davis, Jr., Nancy Wilson, Michel LeGrand and many others.

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