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ILLINOIS ARTS / ALLIANCE FOUNDATION: The Illinois Arts Alliance (IAA) is the statewide arts advocacy and service organization promoting the value of the arts to all residents of Illinois. Through research, capacity building and communication, IAA advances widespread support of all the arts, enhances the health of the arts and cultural sector, and fosters a climate in which the broadest spectrum of artistic expression can flourish.
Kagan & Gaines Music Co., Inc.: WEBSITE FOR KAGAN & GAINES MUSIC CO., SUPPLIER OF MANY OF OUR STUDENT'S INSTRUMENTS.
NAPER DAYS FESTIVAL: Naper Days ™ is a festival designed to unite our community, celebrate, present and future, and build awareness of the many great things Naperville has to offer. The Event takes place Father's Day Weekend, June 13, 14, and 15, 2008 at Naper Settlement, located at 523 Webster St., in downtown Naperville. Follow the ""Visiting Naper Days" link for driving directions. Admission is $5.00 per person except Saturday June, 14 admission is $10.00 after 5 pm. Children under 8 are free. All proceeds from Naper Days support the Naperville Heritage Society and Naper Settlement.
Naper Settlement: Travel back in time. Visit with costumed villagers. Discover rich history and charm. Enjoy award-winning programs and exhibits.
Naperville CARES: Our Mission: The mission of Naperville CARES is to provide resources to people within the Naperville community who need assistance to avoid homelessness and to attain self-sufficiency. The Fifth Annual Benefit for Naperville CARES will be held on Saturday, April 26, 2008. Cuisine for a Cause is a night of delicious food from some of Naperville's finest chefs, live music and silent & live auctions and will be held at the Northern Illinois University Naperville center. Tickets are $75 per person and includes food, drink, dancing, entertainment and wine tasting. Ticket Info: Call Al Dinon at (630) 725-6736. Cuisine Partnering Restaurants Cuisine Informational Flyer Auction Sponsors Toast for A Cause Thank you for those of you who attended our 2nd annual Toast for A Cause dinner. Special thanks to Sullivan's Steak House in Naperville for hosting this successful event.
Naperville Jaycees: The Naperville Jaycees are dedicated to helping the community. From Holiday Food Baskets to our annual Easter Egg Hunt, the Naperville Jaycees help the community by volunteering time, fundraising, helping others and recognizing outstanding effort of others within the community...and we have fun doing it.
SHAR MUSIC CATALOG: ON-LINE MUSIC CATALOG OF SHAR MUSIC.
SOUNDS ABOUND ENTERTAINMENT: Sounds Abound is Chicago's full service DJ company, providing music entertainment for all of life's celebrations since 1990. Based in the suburb of Naperville, Sounds Abound proudly serves the entire Chicago Metro area.
The Betty Haag Academy: Website for the world renowned Betty Haag Academy. The performance group of the BHA is The Magical Strings of Youth - considered by many to be the premier Suzuki-based performance group in the world. Mrs. Haag was Sue J's teacher as a young violin student, and remains her mentor to this day. Many of Sue's students are enrolled at the BHA, giving them many excellent performance opportunities - among them being the annual Orchestra Hall Spring Concert at Symphony Center in downtown Chicago.
The Piano Studio of Robert Sacks: "My teaching studio seeks to provide the highest quality music instruction through a classical music curriculum, designed for the individual needs of each student. More and more, evidence suggests that high-quality classical piano training improves students' learning skills. I believe in the importance of giving each student a strong background in music theory, history, and ear training. Regular recital performances are available to my students, as well as opportunities to compete, for those suited."
Violin School South Naperville: Website for the Violin School South Naperville. This is the teaching program that all Sapphyre Strings performers must be enrolled in. Violin instruction by Sue Adelaide Jacula. Sue is pictured here with Dr. Shinichi Suzuki at a workshop in London.

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