Happy Thanksgiving from TLS

Thanksgiving invites a pause to reflect on the many matters for which we can be grateful. For us at Twinkling Little Stars, special moments of gratitude come through music. A simple melody offered by a child to their tutor, a volunteer patiently guiding a beginner through their first melody, a parent documenting a young learner discovering music in their favorite cartoon–these scenes are deeply fulfilling and reflect the heart of our mission.

We are incredibly thankful for the people who make our work possible. Thank you to volunteers who dedicate their time and passion to inspiring younger learners, to parents who trust us to introduce their children to a world of sound and imagination, to donors who invest in our mission, to Hotchkiss faculty who open their doors to support our outreah. Each contribution strengthens our ability to help children discover beauty and meaning in music. 

Reflections from our community that captures the heart of our work:

“TLS gave me the opportunity to learn how to teach and connect with children.”
— TLS Volunteer

“Little kids are so funny—it’s always so much fun working with them!”
— TLS Volunteer

“The kids’ smiles make my day. I’m grateful for the chance to pass down classical music to the next generation.”
— TLS Volunteer

“TLS allowed me to be a part of the music community again.”
— TLS Volunteer

Thanksgiving season is also a moment to look forward. Twinkling Little Stars will continue designing lessons and events that kindle children's curiosity and fascination for classical music from a young age. 

To everyone in the TLS community, thank you. To everyone reading, thank you for reading this far. We wish you a warm, joyful, music-filled, laughter-filled Thanksgiving, full of energy, connection, and discovery. May this season remind us to cherish the little moments that shine the brightest.