By BOB SHRALUKA
WZBD.com
The first week of free music instruction provided by the Connor Brite’s Wildflowers program went extremely well, according to program officials.
“The instructors were as excited as the students,” Steph and Jeff Brite said. “Curt Rash (who provides drum instruction and is seen in accompanying photo) commented that ‘this was a lot of fun and one of the most fulfilling things I’ve done in a long time.’
“The instructors thanked us for letting them be a part of this, and the parents and students were very appreciative of the opportunity to be part of the program,” the Brites said.
They noted that the students were especially appreciative of being allowed to take home the instruments they were using for the instructions.
“Along with the (program) committee, we are so thankful for the support we have received from the community to honor Connor’s memory and his love of music. It is a win-win for everyone involved,” Jeff and Steph said.
Eleven students are involved in the free program which began on Monday, May 7 and continues for five months. Individual lessons in piano, guitar and drumming are provided, with the students allowed to take home their instruments for practice during the length of the program.
The instructors are Teri Morningstar and Sydney Sanderson, guitar; Curt Rash, drums; and Debbie Christian, piano.
Of the 11 students, four are from South Adams schools, four from St. Joseph Elementary in Decatur, and one each from Bellmont, Adams Central and Wyneken Memorial.
The second annual concert to benefit the program is scheduled for Saturday, June 10, from 5-11 p.m. on the Madison St. Plaza.
Connor Brite, the son of Jeff and Steph Brite, was one of three young Decatur killed by an impaired driver in Union County, Indiana, on June 7, 2020. Jordan Fuelling and Trevor Ortiz also were victims.
