from: Jeffrey Rawitsch <yarawitschca@hotmail.com>
to: cyoungk@umich.edu
subject: Many thanks, Chris
Date sent: Wednesday, May 28, 2003 7:11 AM -0700
Dear Chris,
It is with a heavy heart that I write this
E-mail. I want to thank you for all you have done for Chorale
this past year. Your passion for the music was never in doubt and
always appreciated, but to me, your passion for helping Chorale grow as
a group outside of the music was something that is often overlooked by
directors. I am personally grateful to you for your role in
getting us to the retreat and, especially, New York City, as well as
your foresight into having an end of the year party "because it's good
to wrap up the year after the singing is done," as you put it.
Before you leave, I was wondering if you could pass along the contact
and any other relevant information regarding next year's retreat, as it
will be up to the Board to get it together.
I wish you only the best in your future, both
immediate and long term. As an educator-to-be myself, I am
constantly worried about the state of education and the arts in this
country, and to an extent, it has disheartened me. But you have
been a great model as someone who really enjoys what he does, not
because of the financial benefits, but because he loves it. Thank
you very much, and I hope that our paths will cross again soon.
Take care, good luck, and keep the music alive.
With Respect, Admiration, and Appreciation,
Jeff