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East Ramapo students find musical outlet at Salvation Army
Students in the Salvation Army Red Shield Youth Music program talk about their love for music in Spring Valley. As East Ramapo trims down their art budgets, the Salvation Army is helping to support with donations of music supplies or instruments to the school. Videojournalist: Faye Murman (Oct. 26, 2012) (October 26, 2012 12:27 AM)
Brass instructor Donny Spencer counted off the beats of a whole note Thursday, urging his students at the Spring Valley Salvation Army to take big breaths and blow through all four beats.
With public schools trimming back on arts offerings, the music program has a waiting list for East Ramapo students who want the opportunity to toot their horns.
Already, 52 aspiring young musicians...
