In 2012 I received a letter from a company calling its self YEA, Youth Education in the Arts. I looked at my wife and said “ I don’t know what contest in hell that I won but apparently I work for these people now.” As a former educator and band parent I knew that this job was important for continuing education of the students. I have enjoyed working with students, directors and parents . I truly believe that the day of the competition is the most important day of there live. Thanks for letting me be a part of it.