CityView Magazine

CityViewNC.com | 31 e amount of community outreach is impeccable not only because it teaches children essential artistic expression, but it also gives them the skills and confidence to try new things, such as a trombone or a cello, things they would otherwise not have access to. Kastner added, "Every year we perform Peter and the Wolf for Cumberland County third graders. We've been doing this for over 10 years now, so many children in our county grew up with this as their first symphonic experience." Along with stimulating children, the FSO creates opportunities for local mu- sicians to excel. Sarah Busman, princi- pal flutist, enjoys her colleagues and fel- low artists both on and off the stage. She explained, "I have the best colleagues in the FSO. ey are amazing musicians and they always inspire me to play at the highest level. Moreover, they are a group of people who are at the same time very professional and down-to-earth while allowing our rehearsals and concerts to be a supportive and fun place to make music!" Her favorite part about the mu- sic community in Cumberland County is the community outreach aspect of the organization. Describing one of her fa- vorite memories, Busman elaborated, "I had the opportunity to travel to many elementary schools in the fall with three of my FSO colleagues, Nate Leyland, Ju- lia Atkins and Larry Wells. We told the third-grade students at these schools the story of Peter and the Wolf and intro- duced and played instruments from eve- ry family in the orchestra in preparation for a larger concert that happened in November. To meet so many fascinated and engaged young people and talk with their inspiring teachers makes me proud of the work that Cumberland County is doing in music education." Another example of local excellence is conductor Fouad Fakhouri who has thrived in the Fayetteville Symphony Orchestra for over 10 years. Kastner ex- plained, "Fakhouri was hired in 2004 with the purpose of moving the orches- tra from a community orchestra to a professional one and he has achieved that goal. is is his last season aer 11 years leading FSO." As a result of Fak- houri's departure, the FSO has put on a CORPORATE & CONTINUING EDUCATION Something For Everyone! A Kid's Summer Camp offering educational and self-enrichment learning opportunities! How to Register: (910) 678-8386 • Information: (910) 678-8309 Visit www.faytechcc.edu/continuing-education Click current class schedules and turn to page 71 for class listings! Classes begin June 13 with new classes starting weekly until mid-August. FTCC Corporate & Continuing Education Summerscapes 2016: Kid's Summer Program Registration is open NOW! FAYETTEVILLE'S FIRST CHOICE FOR ASSISTED LIVING SERVICES To inquire about our personalized assisted living lifestyle options: 910.829.0100 CA R O L I N A I N N NC.C O M "My children don't worry about me anymore knowing I am cared for by the best licensed staff in the state!" Highest Licensed Nurse To Resident Ratio | PT, OT & Speech Therapy Transportation To Dr. Appointments | In House Podiatry Services Medication Management | Emergency Response System Patricia S. 400 Forsythe Street, Fayetteville NC

• Cover