A time to laugh… A time to dance… A time to heal… A time to build up
A time to laugh… A time to dance… A time to heal… A time to build up
April 11, 2014

On April 5th, Spotlight on SWAN had time for all these things. It was a day when music had its powerful way in our lives. This...

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Bright Future for a Diamond in the Rough
Bright Future for a Diamond in the Rough
March 26, 2014

Every now and then you get the chance to witness something monumental and in that moment it gives you chills to realize that you had the...

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SWAN Receives Generous Grant From Abby Foundation!
March 14, 2014

On the afternoon of March 2nd, SWAN founder Diana Vuolo made her way to Lancaster Ice Rink to attend the 17th Annual Family Skate for Abby...

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“Music Speaks What Cannot be Expressed”
“Music Speaks What Cannot be Expressed”
March 12, 2014

Executive Speech Coach, Dr. Ray Charles, understands the significance of SWAN’s mission and work: “I have reviewed the material and I literally had to stop because my...

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High Fives & Fist Bumps
February 24, 2014

On Thursday evening five wide-eyed, nervous students entered the dining hall of Water Street Homeless Shelter. They had come to sing for guests who were coming...

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Breakaway
Breakaway
February 14, 2014

On Monday night two of our students performed “Breakaway” by Kelly Clarkson for a local women’s shelter. The girls admitted to being nervous and excited about...

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How Music Can Shape Us
How Music Can Shape Us
February 6, 2014

As parents and teachers, we are always striving to help our children succeed, especially in their education. We understand how important it is for them to...

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A New Year
A New Year
January 10, 2014

As we look back on 2013 and recount our blessings we are humbled and deeply grateful for all who have enabled us to come this far....

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Thank You for the Guitar!
Thank You for the Guitar!
December 6, 2013

“I went to The Mix today and George was all smiles! He had an electric guitar in hand and was headed upstairs to his lesson. He...

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Little e.a.s.t.
Little e.a.s.t.
November 20, 2013

Each year for two weekends in November, Austin’s artists and artisans open up their studios and invite the public to discover and explore the great wealth...

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