SEMYO is pleased to announce that John Adams Middle School Orchestra Director Dr. Sarah Rusin is this year’s recipient of the Bravura Award for Inspiring Excellence in Music Education.
Dr. Rusin was nominated for her musical expertise as well as her kindness, positivity, and willingness to go above and beyond to meet her students’ needs.
Dr. Sarah Rusin has taught orchestra in the Rochester Public Schools for ten years: first at John Marshall High School and John Adams Middle School, and now solely at John Adams where she teaches full time after growing the program. In addition to teaching orchestra at John Adams, she plays viola in the Rochester Symphony. Learn more about Dr. Rusin.
The Bravura Award will be presented at the 8th Annual SEMYO It’s Instrumental: An Evening of Chamber Music event on Friday, October 27 from 6-8:30 PM at the Historic Chateau Theatre in downtown Rochester. In addition to the presentation of the Bravura Award, this event will include dinner, music performances featuring SEMYO students and area musicians, and a dessert auction.
All proceeds go to benefit the SEMYO program and ensure children from Southeastern Minnesota can enjoy opportunities for musical growth and discovery regardless of income or background. SEMYO is also accepting donations for our fall It’s Instrumental campaign at www.semyo.org/support. SEMYO appreciates Dr. Rusin and all of our talented music teachers for all the hard work they do on behalf of kids in our community. We hope you can join us in a celebration of music education on October 27!