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MusicFriends Newsletter, April 2006
Music Quote of The Month
“It is only by introducing the young to great literature, drama and music, and to the excitement of great science that we open to them the possibilities that lie within the human spirit -- enable them to see visions and dream dreams.”
--Eric Anderson
Get Involved
Contribute to the Success of the World’s Largest Concert
Donate to the World’s Largest Concert! This year, donations to the WLC will go to Feed The Children-an organization dedicated to feeding hungry children. Although schools and organizations have made their contributions, we still need individual donations. Please visit the web site and consider making a donation. Thank you for your support!
National Anthem Project Update
Today Show Video Clip
You Can Name That Tune, But Sing It? (New York Times)
Oh, Say Can You Sing, Musicians Urge Americans To Sing National Anthem
National Anthem Education Project Helps In East Valley (Phoenix, AZ)
O Say Can You Sing (Nashville, TN)
Music Education in the News
New Orleans Musicians Band Together
Symphony Measures Emotion
NCLB leads to Cuts For Some Subject (Full Center on Education Policy Report)
Schools Cut Back Subjects To Push Reading And Math
For Your Teacher
April Is Jazz Appreciation Month!
Visit Jazz Appreciation Month and Smithsonian Jazz for more information! Be sure to check out this year's Jazz Appreciation Month poster.
Professional Development-2006 IAJE/MENC Teacher Training Institutes
The International Association for Jazz Education (IAJE) has joined forces with MENC to present two intensive 2-1/2 day Teacher Training Institutes: June 15-17 in Park City, Utah, and June 22-24 at the University of Delaware in Newark, New Jersey. The Institute package, including all instruction, a comprehensive notebook and supplemental resource materials, continuing education unit documentation reflecting 20 contact hours, and a certificate of completion, is priced at $235.00 – but just $185.00 for MENC members. For more information, visit the web site.
Advocacy Tools, News and Alerts
And The Music Survey Says…
The American Music Conference announced “The Best 100 Communities for Music Education in America.” Does your community make the cut?
Advocacy Tool-Critical Evidence: How The Arts Benefit Student Achievement
The National Assembly of State Arts Agencies (NASSA) in collaboration with the Arts Education Partnership, of which MENC is a member, has developed a resource, promoting the latest research in music education. The piece responds to the needs of policymakers, educators, parents and advocates for fact-based, non-technical language documenting the most current and compelling research on the value of arts learning experiences. Access the PDF for yourself or for the decision makers in your community.
For Music Students
What Are You Doing This Summer?
Find information about student summer music camps and festivals.
Scholarship Opportunity
Applications are now being accepted for the Caitlin Merie Hurrey Memorial Scholarship Fund, including a new $500 grant available to MENC Collegiate seniors in the spring of 2006. Two other scholarships are also offered, one to a high school senior with a personal connection to Huntingtown, MD Elementary and one to the son or daughter of an MENC member. Deadline May 1, 2006
MusicFriends E-card
Anyone’s day can be brighter with more music. Send a unique congratulations, bravo or thank you with one of our free MusicFriends e-cards. Your friends and family members will appreciate the thought. Fill out a MusicFriends e-card on our web site. It’s quick, easy and free! Coming Soon: birthday and anniversary e-cards.
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