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“Music, more than any other art form, has the capacity to endow all of us, and especially young people, with the ability to transcend any challenges of present circumstance to conceive of – and ultimately attain – the brightest, happiest, most beautiful future of our dreams. I am honored to take part in GetClassical In School’s vital mission to foster inspiration that can broaden children’s horizons and propel them to achieve their full potential.”
Yours with excitement, Jonathan DePeri

"Getclassical in School is vitally important in a time when support for the arts is constantly being cut as a part of early education. I can say with certainty that hearing high level musicians live when I was young is a huge part of why I have such a full life as a musician today. Getclassical in School is a program unlike any other which brings classical stars from around the world to New York City schools, exposing young people first hand to levels of possibility they couldn’t have dreamed of. Bravo to Ilona Oltuski and Getclassical for this wonderful humanitarian effort!"

"Ilona Oltuski's "GetClassical In School" initiative is a timely and poetic project, acting as a bridge between those who have embarked upon a journey of music discoveries and those who might find an infinite source of joy and contentment on such a path - as a member of the audience, 'young explorer' or performer, one joins a unique 'family-relationship' with the generations past, present and future, and reaches a new understanding of the spectrum of emotions we all share.It is with great joy that I hear about this project, and with the hope that wider new audiences will appreciate and contribute to the continuity of genuine Art Music."

"I find Ilona's initiative wonderful! It serves the very important need to bring music to the young generation and to inspire them, showing them how exciting classical music is and can be. Bravo Ilona and GetClassical In School for all your dedicated work."

Ilona’s mission in bringing classical music to schools resonates in every aspect with my vision. The live medium “classical music” is understudied and sometimes misunderstood and GetClassical can reach out to the youngest in our society and bring the music to the class room. Classical music is so much more then just old culture and young artist will show the excitement and make the students curious about more.

“I’m passionate about bringing beauty and inspiration of classical music to children. It can change their lives. I completely support Ilona and her GetClassical In School initiative!”

“I know just how important bringing music into the schools can be for a child; it’s how I got started! I was so fortunate to start playing violin in elementary school and also to continue high-level and AP music studies at my arts magnet high school, the Greenville County Fine Arts Center. So I am a big proponent of well-funded, exceptional quality public school education and with professional artistic partners like Ilona’s “Get Classical.” I look forward to being part of it!”

"Ilona’s GetClassical in School is a fantastic project and I am happy to be part of it!
I have been supporting a similar project Rhapsody in School all over Germany - it is an exiting experience to bring children and young people closer to classical music!
The young generation is extremely open-minded and appreciates the guidance with great enthusiasm and curiosity! This intense personal exchange between generations is of such a high value in our fast-moving digital world. With GetClassical in School the young generation has the unique chance to get closer to music in a direct and personal way, discovering new things for their soul and mind! Being an artist means sharing your emotions, feelings, life experience and knowledge with the people around you.
Get Classical in School is a great opportunity to put this mission into action!
Music was there for centuries, music will be there for centuries and music will always connect the world!“

“Salute to GetClassical in School. Early education plays such an important role in one’s life, not to mention how essential musical education for children is. Big congratulations to Ilona for this initiative and wish you prosperity in this wonderful project”

"What Ilona's GetClassical In School achieves with its initiative, goes beyond the one-time exposure of youth to classical music. Each encounter creates the sort of in-depth emotional engagement between students and guest musicians that can result in sparking lifelong interest in music. It is reasonable to assume not many of the kids, who experience GetClassical in School will necessarily go on to follow a professional path in music, but I am almost certain that they will become music lovers.
That is an important component of early age music exposure - it creates future audiences, while enriching people's lives with appreciation of something timeless, meaningful and beautiful. i will love to partake in the next GetClassical In School encounter."

"Yes, of course I would love to be part of this, so yes, you can put me on the roster and keep me posted as plans progress! It’s so important for artists to directly communicate with the young generation."

"As the founder of Rhapsody in School in Germany, I salute Ilona Oltuski’s efforts to build a similar platform, akin to our motivation, in the New York Metropolitan Area. Our charismatic performers feel compelled to convey the positive message of classical music and spark youngsters’ passion, with personal encounters in the classroom. As the founder and curator of GetClassical, Ilona Oltuski shares our vision, aiming to connect the performer with the young generation. I sincerely welcome Ilona’s initiative and hope to personally partake in some of her planned events in support of this goal, in New York."