Jon Brownell puts his students first

We consider ourselves very fortunate to have had all three of our daughters in choirs under the direction of Jon Brownell. Our youngest will graduate this spring, marking 12 years of our family's involvement with Jon and the Sandpoint music program. Our kids didn't make every choir they auditioned for, but their love of music and admiration and respect for Jon kept them active in the program. Jon's choirs are very well respected throughout this area. Just last month four of our choirs competed against schools across the Northwest at the Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival in Moscow. Three of them won first place in their category. We had the honor to watch them perform on the Kibbe Dome stage at the finale that evening. The excitement on those student's faces spoke volumes about the success of our music program and Jon's leadership.

During the years we have known Mr. Brownell we have always found him to put his students first. He is tireless in his efforts to see them succeed, whether helping with arrangements, making tapes for performances or accompanying their solos. He encourages all his students to be their very best. This is evident in the number of former students who continue to attend concerts whether in Sandpoint or the surrounding area. Our community is blessed to have such a dedicated and talented choir director as Jon Brownell. Thank you on behalf of our family for the many years of enjoyment and guidance you have given to our children.

DOUG and MINDI BRADETICH

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