Students in grades 2, 3, and 4 at Middleburg Elementary School are participating in an after-school violin program run as a partnership between the Middleburg PTO and the Community Music School of the Piedmont.

The program began in October and will continue until the end of the school year. CMSP faculty member, Cynthia Saucedo, is pleased with the students' progress.

"The students were complete beginners. They are very eager and have learned quite a bit in a short time," she continued. "We plan to have them perform in our spring recital, which will be a big treat."

Susan McGroddy, of the Middleburg PTO, expressed her enthusiasm for the program. "This makes music instruction accessible and affordable. We are delighted that our Middleburg Elementary students have this opportunity."

For more information about this program or any of the music instruction that the Music School offers, please contact Martha Cotter – piedmontmusic@aol.com or 540-592-3040.