Yesterday October 2, Britney Spears was in New York and making a special trip to a school, although the school was closed for a holiday. Britney spent about 30 minutes at John Philip Souza Middle School to present a $10,000 check for the school’s music program, and despite their being a holiday, some were present for the visit. Sousatones, the school’s eight-piece band, greeted the singer with a performance, before telling her: “When you’re ready to take us on the road for an opening act, we’re ready.” Britney answered, “You’ll be the first people I call.” She was also serenaded by a chorus of seven girls during the visit, who had been told to expect a surprise special guest during the day. A surprised student exclaimed,“I can’t believe she’s here. I couldn’t say anything – it’s Britney. I was shell-shocked!” Britney talked about the day saying, “I really enjoyed the time I spent at the John Philip Souza Middle School. I’ve been working with the people at Elizabeth Arden for the last five years, and I know how passionate everyone is about the school.” Spears continued on,“I loved hearing the school orchestra and the children sang so beautifully. The fact that Elizabeth Arden made such a large donation for the school music studio in my name was so generous.”
