Kadisha Onalbayeva - President & Artistic Director Gabriella Loiacano - Assistant to the President Phyllis Condon - Membership Director Malika Coleman – Treasurer

Jackie Benson - Web Designer Yuliya Brown - Graphic Designer Miriam Overton – Donor Relations, Grants Danise Beadle - Event Coordinator

Dear Friends, Thank you to all of you for recognizing the importance of music education in schools. Your support makes it possible for the Gulf Coast Steinway Society to expand its music education programs and serve more than 30,000 children in the Gulf Coast areas each year! Everyone is sorely aware of the escalating cuts in funding for public education over the last few years. Most instrumental music classes and music education programs have been deleted from public school curricula; especially at the elementary school level. As music programs have been cut from the states of Alabama, Florida, & Mississippi, the Gulf Coast Steinway Society has grown its programs to help fill the gaps. Since its establishment in 2014, The Gulf Coast Steinway Society has been true to its mission to help develop and support the highest quality music programs as possible for students in our region. As President and a Founder of the Gulf Coast Steinway Society, along with all the members, donors, and volunteers, I appeal to you to continue supporting our mission. Though the Gulf Coast Steinway Society is permitted to use the Steinway name and logo, it receives no funding from Steinway and Sons. Music feeds the very soul and the Gulf Coast Steinway Society programs provide inspiration and education to thousands of children who otherwise have no access to a quality music education. Please join us at our events and concerts during the coming year. Consider becoming a supporting member by making a membership contribution today, or simply make a tax deductible donation. Together we can bring music alive for these deserving students. Very sincerely yours, Dr. Kadisha Onalbayeva President & Artistic Director Gulf Coast Steinway Society Steinway Artist