Matt Ramey : Class of '02

Id like to send a very special thanks to Mr.Robertson from myself and my brothers and sisters (Josh, Bekah, Anna, & Drew 98-06).  

Steve, thanks for surrounding me with tons of great music teachers in my 4 years at SHS.  It did not dawn on me how lucky I was when I was in the program, but as I look back at the personal journey I have taken through music, it is overwhelmingly clear that my years at SHS gave me a musical foundation that I might not have gotten anywhere else in the country.  I know you had moments when you would just shake your head at me and most likely thought "this kids has got to go!" but believe me when I say thank you for being understanding and guiding as you helped me learn discipline and respect for my teachers.  

I would like to thank you for hiring me right out of high school to work with the Drumline.  Early exposure and experience teaching in a forward thinking music program payed dividends in the years after High School and still to this day! You put a lot of faith in my abilities before I had a chance to prove myself!  I have you to thank anytime I am called to teach, hold a clinic, or any other time when I need to stand in front of people and get something done! 

I have had a blast running into you at DCI events over the summer and your adjudication tapes are always fair and have great insight.  (Side Note - its also been great to see Bryce grow up in Blue Devils!) 

Thanks again and the next time I am in Vancouver I'd love to visit!

All the Best,

Matt Ramey

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