Congratulations to Spencer High School band director Kurt Schwarck and Spencer Middle School band director Janet Hoyt-Boyens on the terrific premieres of two new works for wind ensemble “In the Mix’ and “Lasting Bond”. Composing these works in honor of your illustrious careers at the Spencer IA Community Schools was a wonderful experience. My sincere thanks go out to you for all you have given and shared with your students, as well as the music education community!