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| Clarinet Section, Area All State Concert |
I had never considered that a tree and a musical instrument could be the basis for an outreach program, but that is exactly what Michele Von Haugg has developed. Her organization called Clarinets for Conservation is an educational effort in Tanzania to teach students how to play the clarinet as well as instruct them in conservation practices of their native tree, the Mpinga, which is used worldwide in the fabrication of musical instruments.The high demand for this wood threatens its existence. I was fortunate enough to attend one of her concerts this weekend. After her performance I left a donation for this organization. Please check out
www.clarinetsforconservation.org. I find it fascinating that such diverse topics can be united educationally to benefit people in another continent.
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