March 31, 2016 - Seventeen members attended.  We heard performances by some members of the Lilac City Home Schooled Band program and a presentation by the lady who started the program.  Currently there are 39 students in the program.  It is for children ages 9 and up and no musical experience is needed.  Musical instruments and supplies are donated.   She also shared the benefits of teaching music to children:  it facilitates learning math and language; develops team building and socializing, promotes muscle activity and listening; leads to more balanced right and left brain development; promotes creative thinking, develops memory recall, helps overcome performance fear and helps develop discipline in practicing and developing a skill.