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"I salute Ilona’s initiative to introduce GetClassical In School, bringing classical music into the classroom. Sparking enthusiasm through personal encounters with charismatic performers will serve the next generation, bringing the joy of music into their lives."

"Super, Ilona that you are doing this wonderful mission for Schools! I would love to support GetClassical In School and partake in encounters in the classroom that inspire new interest for classical music."

"As choral director of the Foundation for the Revival of Classical Culture’s, I am looking forward to collaborate with Ilona and GetClassical In School in our shared mission, to inspire the next generation through classical music and choral singing, bringing artists to all five boroughs of NYC schools’ classrooms. I am thrilled to be included in this amazing roster of artists, who have expressed their support and enthusiasm for GetClassical In School and look forward to closely working together."

GetClassical In School is excited about the collaboration with Frank Salomon, Manager of Peoples' Symphony Concerts, which will invite our school children, visited by extraordinary talent in the classroom, to their world class concerts.

This is a unique opportunity to expose kids to live classical music and artists to inspire the next generation. Peoples' Symphony Concerts is the oldest concert series in New York, founded in 1900, see their upcoming schedule here: https://www.pscny.org/

Frank Salomon: "Peoples’ Symphony Concerts is pleased to support this important effort to bring music into the schools. Our artists will join us in welcoming them to our concerts - www.pscny.org"

"I enjoy very much doing projects for school already and would be happy to be a part of GetClassical In School outreach program.
Looking forward to a mutual collaboration with you and GetClassical In School."

“It is my pleasure to endorse Ilona Oltuski ‘s important initiative GetClassical In School. During my many years as an educator of young talent, I have seen firsthand how terrific it is to inspire youth to build a lifetime with music. With best wishes for continued success for you and GetClassical In School.”

“Dear Ilona, I wish you great success with your new project GetClassical In School and I am very happy to be included as an artistic advisor.”

"When arts and music education programs are continually being cut from schools across the US, we have no choice but to rely on private funding and outreach programs to ensure our children get exposure to this invaluable component of their development. Chapeau to Ilona for spearheading the GetClassical In School initiative. I would be happy to be involved and help in any way I can."

“Never before has it been more important to our society to reinstate music and art back into our primary educational system. GetClassical In School fills the void that our government has failed to offer our next generation. Music is as essential as the air we breathe: It is what makes us human.”

"The life and engaging exposure to classical music inspires, enriches, increases focus and ultimately even increases learning ability , get us all classical , congrats and go for it Ilona!"

"It seems that in spite of all the scientific evidence we have providing that classical music greatly benefits a child's development, the only way to ensure that young minds and spirits will have access to it, is through initiatives like Ilona Oltuski's GetClassical In School. Music & Arts as an essential part of every child's education, has been increasingly ignored by governments around the world, and I am moved and grateful to know that many youngsters will still grow up to be enriched human beings beings, due to their experiences with classical music. I know that my musical mentor, Yehudi Menuhin, would have blessed GetClassical In School with its entire being if he were alive to witness this today, and I will be honored to play any part in supporting this wonderful and indispensable gift to the community"

"It is impossible to overestimate the importance of ensuring that we pass on the understanding, love and respect of classical music to the next generation; our very art form depends on it. I am elated that Ilona Oltuski, someone that has always championed young artists, is taking on this task and I am sure that her charisma, eloquence and years of experience in music will make this a successful and engaging venture."