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Re: Making Band Programs Non-elitist in Public Schools
Posted Nov 14, 2008 3:01 PM
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With the economy in its current state, and city/town budgets not being funded as much as the schools would like (at least that's the case where I am) is anyone else finding that music, art, and the like, are being cut from their school programs?
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Making Band Programs Non-elitist in Public Schools
Posted Nov 13, 2008 9:54 PM
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Absolutely! Music enhances brain function and the practice encourages self-discipline. As accomplishment progresses, children and other practitioners are motivated to continue and self-esteem rises. When they are encouraged to perform, confidence increases. There are several ways in which music enhances development that shouldn't be underestimated even in older citizens to help maintain and rebuild brain function that might be declining. Perhaps pairing older folks in the community with young people who are learning, you could recruit the additional support and supervision needed to help this program.
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Making Band Programs Non-elitist in Public Schools
Posted Aug 26, 2008 12:19 PM
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The creator of this project has volunteered for years in the NYC school system, specifically with music programs. I am personally familiar with the impact music makes in children's lives: my daughters participated in marching band and jazz band, two activities which kept them interested in completing high school and going on to college. The band was a key element in keeping students off drugs and alcohol. Music is still central to their lives. Thanks for the chance to send praises to the creator of this project.
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Project: Making Band Programs Non-elitist in Public Schools
Posted Aug 26, 2008 12:19 PM
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Project: Making Band Programs Non-elitist in Public Schools
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