Spirit Magazine - May 2013 - (Page 22)

Your Words Dear Spirit, When I pulled out the March issue and saw your cover story on El Sistema [“If You Know Four Notes…”], I grinned from ear to ear! As a musician and the editor of the student newspaper at the New England Conservatory of Music, I recently published a story about our Sistema Fellows, 10 NEC student leaders who embarked on a four-week journey to Venezuela to live the teachings of Sistema and spread them throughout the U.S. upon their return. In the words of Sistema fellow Monique Van Willingh, “Give a child music and you give them hope.” Thank you for spreading that hope at 10,000 feet, where it can continue to soar. If Y ou Know Four Notes Teach Someone Who Knows Three Photography by Dave Lauridsen Samantha, 15 VIOLIN 64 SPIRIT MARCH 2013 At Youth Orchestra LA, learning, and rising up, are fundamental. Crystal, 7 VIOLIN MARCH 2013 SPIRIT 65 —K ATE LEMMON BOSTON We’re hoping it reaches cruising altitude, Kate. Your classmates’ efforts are pitch-perfect. SEND ’EM IN Write to us at 2811 McKinney Ave., Suite 360, Dallas, TX 75204 or email letters@spiritmag.com. For comments or questions directed at Southwest Airlines that don’t pertain to Spirit, please visit the “Contact Us” page at southwest.com. Our favorite letter each month wins a Spirit diner mug. Find us on Facebook at facebook.com/spiritmag Follow us on Twitter at twitter.com/spiritmagazine MUSIC TO OUR EARS The March issue was so wonderful! As a musician, I was thrilled to see two great music articles in a wholly enjoyable issue. The kids of YOLA [“If You Know Four Notes...”] are positively inspiring, and the superb story about using music to enhance life and memory in a nursing home [“How Sweet the Sound”] was equally exciting to read—two stages of life, two wonderful programs. Thanks so much. Although I fly Southwest because it gets me to places I want to go for less, sometimes I think I really do it for the opportunity to get a paper copy of Spirit! —S H A R O N M C K I N L E Y COLUMBIA, MARYLAND What a great way to put it, Sharon. Keep flying for that second reason! PERFECTLY ORCHESTRATED As the father of a future orchestra teacher (a music education senior at the University of North Texas in Denton), it was a pleasant surprise to see your March cover photo in my seat pocket on a recent flight. The story [“If You Know Four Notes…”] behind the cover gives readers a sense as to why young people like my son are so dedicated to becoming orchestra teachers. Thank you for a great article. —T E D TA L L E Y BENTONVILLE, ARKANSAS Be sure to let us know when your son gets that teaching job, Ted. We’d love to attend his first concert. THE WHO IS WHY On a recent trip, I picked up Spirit magazine to read during the 22 SPIRIT MAY 2013 http://www.southwest.com http://www.facebook.com/spiritmag http://www.twitter.com/spiritmagazine

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Spirit Magazine - May 2013

Spirit Magazine - May 2013
Contents
Gary’s Greeting
Gary’s Greeting en Español
Star of the Month
Freedom Story
From the Editor
Your Words
Your Pictures
Media Center
Eat Drink Sleep
Break out of the martini mold
Get cozy in Colorado
The Numbers
Watch your back for ninjas
Discover a secret strength
Learn a key to longevity
Wise Guide
Think like a lady
Business
Pick up a trick from Penn Jillette
Cross time zones with confidence
The Great American Vacation
Plan your next great escape
The Summer Wins
Dear Matthew, Joshua, & Noah...
Your Adventure In Orlando
Life Adventure In Orlando
Promotional Series: Spirit of California
Promotional Series: Spirit of New Mexico
Calendar
Fun!
Make a May flower
Spotlight
Community Outreach
Route Map
Terminal Maps
Rapid Rewards Partners
Flight Service
The “If” List

Spirit Magazine - May 2013