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MusicFriends Newsletter, January 2006
MusicFriends has a brand new web site!
Take a look and see all the changes we've made!
Music Quote of the Month
| "Where words fail, music speaks."
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| — Hans Christian Andersen |
**ATTENTION MusicFriends** -- Music Education Survey
It's not too late to fill out the music education survey! The online version of the survey is now on the web site. Thank you to everyone who has already returned the survey. We've had an amazing number of responses and will post the results soon!
National Anthem Project Update
Campaign to re-teach national anthem kicks off (Miami, FL)
Group raises its voice to preserve anthem (Greensboro, NC)
Do you know the words to the national anthem? (Charlotte, NC)
The National Anthem Is Music to Educators' Ears (Washington Post)
For Music Students
Do you know a high school student who excels not only academically, but musically as well? If so, now is the time to apply to become a 2006 All-USA High School Musician. Students who demonstrate exceptional music skills and academic achievement, as well as exemplary leadership in their school and community, are eligible. A select few will also receive small scholarships. Find out more about the 2006 All-USA High School Musicians! DEADLINE: February 1, 2006
Music Education in the News
Singing Helps Keep Your Brain in Tune
Mercedes-Benz Pledges $1.5 Million to Arts and Music Education
Media Paints Arts Education
in Fading Light
Governor proposes to give schools a boost
Advocacy News, Tools, and Alerts
Is your community an outstanding music education community? Fill out this survey to get your city listed as one of the Best 100 Communities for Music Education. Produced by American Music Conference and supported by MENC, this survey is released nationally every year to congratulate those communities who place a high emphasis on music education.
For Parents
What Parents Need to Know When Buying Their Child a Musical Instrument
For Your Music Teacher
Mockingbird Foundation Grants for In-School Music Projects – The Mockingbird Foundation is offering grants for in-school music projects that promote creative expression through music, encouraging applications associated with diverse or unusual musical styles, genres, forms, and philosophies. Maximum Award: $5,000. Deadline: February 1, 2006.
GRANT OPPORTUNITY: NEA Fine Arts Grants – The National Education Association Foundation offers NEA Fine Arts grants to NEA members to elementary (grades K-6) school art specialists. Awarded through local NEA affiliates, the grants allow fine arts educators to create and implement programs that promote learning among students at risk of school failure. Deadline: February 1, 2006.
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