Editor’s Note

Dear Classical Music Fans and Friends,

After six years with this amazing organization, this is my final issue as editor of NOTE and president and CEO of Classical Music Indy. My transition is related to a life change; I am stepping down June 30 to spend more time with my partner, who retired last year. With an exceptionally talented team of staff, a dedicated board of directors, strong partnerships with local artists, and a new strategic plan in development, CMI is well positioned for a new leader and its next phase of service to our community.

This issue of NOTE is the intersection of two things I deeply love: music and nature. Dive in this issue to find stories on soundwalks, acoustic ecology, nature in film, and more.

Leonard Berstein said, “To achieve great things, two things are needed: a plan and not quite enough time.” I feel I could never have had quite enough time to accomplish all the great things my colleagues and I planned to do, but I will have many treasured moments and a sense of pride for what we accomplished together. CMI’s dedicated donors and generous funders have my sincere appreciation for continuing to make our work possible and accessible to all members of our community.

Whether you listen on a radio, laptop, or cell phone, the CMI team serves our community 24/7. Our team welcomes people of all ages, backgrounds, and identities to explore classical music in ways that are relevant and engaging. Please join me in supporting these exceptional programs – on-air, online, and in the community – so they may flourish for years to come.

Classically yours,

Ecomusicology

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Jenny Burch

President & CEO