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The Po wer of Music

when I brushed away tears as the angelic voices of my the piece are “that music
peers mingled with mine, transcend the foggy details of made together may one day
circumstance and situation. heal mankind.” That is the
dearest and most uplifting
OAKE has a knack for recruiting the finest conductors to hope that OAKE instills in
lead their choirs. Through my nine years in OAKE, I’ve its students, and I owe it all
had the privilege of singing under the direction of TMEA to Ms. Fleming, who first
All State choir conductors, the director of the Vienna taught me to appreciate the
boys choir, and other masters in the field of music power of music.
education. The music they were so gracious to share with
me is a unique blessing in my life, a blessing that will
never stop giving, and I’m honored to have been a part of
that. Caroline is a Senior at
Lubbock High School.
OAKE has been a precious gift that enriched my life and Upon graduation, she will
musical experience in an unparalleled way. At the end of be attending Pepperdine
each concert, all music educators stand and sing a Kodaly University to major in
piece called “Harmonia Mundi.” The closing lyrics of English and Environmental
Sustainability.

Beverly Fleming, my mom, has been
teaching music for over 40 years, 20 of
which have been in Lubbock ISD. She
began her career as a band director
in Illinois. Through the years, she
played flute in incredible symphonies
with many national and international
conductors. When my brother, sister,
and I were young, she began teaching
elementary music. She always treated
her students with the same love as she
did for my siblings and me - always giving her students a vast knowledge of music and what it does for the soul.
She is now able to share this joy with her three grandchildren.

By Lindsey Spitsberg
Daughter of Beverly Fleming and Choir Director, Lubbock HS

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