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COOPERSVILLE BANDS · A NOTE FROM MR. V

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Mr. V’s Words of Inspiration

Stories from our band family about kindness, courage, and the people we become along the way.

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Words to carry with you

14 articles

NO. 5 · Apr 21, 2026

Selflessness

I want to recognize selflessness today. Recently, I was inspired by a student who chose to give a solo opportunity to someone else instead of taking it himself. The solo was his. He earned it…

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NO. 4 · Apr 13, 2026

Taking a Risk

Welcome back from Spring Break! I hope you all had time to enjoy yourselves and that you are rested and ready for the final push of the school year. Today I want to share something…

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NO. 3 · Apr 2, 2026

Spring Break

Spring Break is almost here.  To quote Mrs. Burke, one of our high school art teachers, I will simply say, “Be kind, be safe, and make good choices.” I hope you all find time to…

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NO. 2 · Mar 30, 2026

A New Experience

Good Morning Band Family, It is the Monday before Spring Break, so I thought it would be a great time for another of Mr. V’s Words of Inspiration. Yesterday, I had the opportunity to hear…

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NO. 1 · Mar 26, 2026

Welcome — Hard Work Pays Off

Welcome to my new project called Mr. V’s Words of Inspiration.  I will be sending these out from time to time, and I hope you take a few minutes to read them. In these short…

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