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Promoting The Arts Is Appreciated <font size="3"> <br> By Kurt Eckhardt</font>

Published: Sep 16, 2016 12:00 am

To the Editor:

I would like to publicly thank the Newtown Cultural Arts Commission for their tireless efforts in promoting the arts in our community. In particular, the commission has on many occasions advocated and procured very generous donations of equipment, music, instruments, and supplies from various music companies for our music students. This includes the Vic Firth Company, Jamey Aeborsold Jazz, Kliq Music Gear, D'Addario Music, Alfred Music, and Legere Reeds. With ever-tightening budgets, these donations have been a tremendous help and greatly appreciated.

We are grateful to have an organization in Newtown that is so dedicated and committed to promoting the arts. The Newtown Cultural Arts Commission is a large part of what makes this town so special.

Sincerely,

Kurt Eckhardt

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