A little over a year ago Jack embarked on a journey toward certification in Band Instrument Repair. He researched the possibilities of going to school at an out-of-state program (Vermont that is), college campus, or online program. He looked and reviewed and contemplated. Then he happened upon the CIOMIT - Colorado Institute of Musical Instrument Technology - in Castle Rock, Colorado, an online web cast interactive program. It was perfect! Jack contacted Dan Parker, the professor and president. In no time Jack had his workshop set up, complete with web cam camera and microphone. So, in September 2007 Jack started the BIR(Band Instrument Repair)Clarinet Fundamentals completing the course on November 24, 2007. The course was intense, requiring written and skills testing. With each course the school sent the appropriate tools and books. Next came the Flute - and since Jack has had little experience handling a flute this particular course proved more challenging. Jack studied, worked and persisted and on February 24th 2008 received his certificate of completion for the Flute Fundamentals. Next came the Brass Fundamentals course. Jack completed this course in May of 2008. At that point we had put our condo on the market. We wanted to find one level living and a better shop area for Jack. An amazing turn of events happened next. The condo sold. Julie took a job with a travel nurse company and in a little over a month after the closing on our condo we found ourselves on the road to a Travel Nurse Job in Denver Colorado! Denver is only 26 miles from Castle Rock. Once settled in Denver Jack contacted the CIOMIT school and Dan Parker. Dan was elated and Jack promptly signed up for the "Power Course" in Saxophone Fundamentals. A six week course packed into 2 weeks at the school in Castle Rock. It is official - Jack has completed the Saxophone Fundamentals and the full requirements for the basic curriculum in band instrument repair. Hooray for Jack!! He is very happy and I admire him for his persistence and completion of this challenging course. We thank the Lord Jesus Christ for the wonderful adventure we are on, feeling assured that this will be used for His glory and for the advancement of His Kingdom. To God be all Glory and Praise!
4 comments:
This is wonderful. I hope your venture is filled with joy and discovery. My daughter lived in Denver for nearly 10 years and loved it.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts
Linda
Congratulations to Jack! Woot! Woot! :)
Way to go, Jack! You are awesome!!!!
Jack,
You were the first online student of CIOMIT; and as President of the school I could not be more pleased. You will represent our school with the highest standards and quality work. Foremost, your love of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ will carry His Word in your market place ministry to places you and I could never imagine.
May He who founded all His blessings upon you and your family.
God Bless,
Daniel
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