As a music instructor/choir
As a music instructor/choir director I make sure community events are a part of our schedule. I put the spotlight on my 5th and 6th graders to let parents nad community leaders know how important the...
View ArticleEncouraging Arts in School
I believe that the desire to create is an intrinsic part of human nature that is at it's most crucial stage of development in children. I am sure that most students are much more interested in the arts...
View ArticleSusana Browne, Maui Arts & Cultural Center Education Director
I totally agree with what you said. As an education administrator for an arts and cultural center in a rural community, I know the difficulties of providing an arts education for all kids. Believe...
View ArticleMake art yourself!
I totally agree with all of the suggestions from the people above, but I do not think it can be said enough: the Arts belong in the classroom daily! Every parenting magazine will tell you, babies do...
View ArticleSuper Heroes for the Arts!
I appreciate all of these great comments which continue to empower us as educators. Creating enriching learning environments is our quest. We clearly are finding barriers and there are many...
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Just saw this interesting article this morning about Texas expanding its Fine-Arts requirements next year: http://www.star-telegram.com/2010/07/26/2362219/fine-arts-requirements-f...Do you think this...
View ArticleNothing more important than enriching creativity.
I am a broken record. Arts belong in the classroom daily from K to 12. And then in college it must be required that every student have a strong knowledge of Music and Arts Appreciation FOREVER!! Our...
View ArticleThe times, they have changed.
One word - Soccer. Look back 30 years ago and find the number of soccer teams in your community - there were very few, if any. Now look, it's everywhere...and kids are playing it about from the time...
View ArticleIt comes down to language
There are so many ways in which humans communicate, lending to many languages within mutually communicable (or sometimes not through words alone) communication systems. The description of a Mark Rothko...
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I do not blame sports or other activities for the decline in students participating in arts activities. It is very simple- as many have mentioned above, the arts have not been a priority in schools....
View ArticleFree online coloring and drawing tools website...
Dear Artists,This is focused on computer drawing and coloring tools that are free online at a website highly recommended by the American Federation of Teachers and Teachers.net...
View ArticleI am involved in a
I am involved in a newly-formed strategic planning group for our public school system. A question arose by some members who want to mandate fine arts and music instruction from K to 12. Is anyone aware...
View ArticleTrying to encourage younger
Trying to encourage younger children to engage in activities that involve the fine arts can be a daunting task as you have noted. As a student I would suggest a very abstract style. Using games,...
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View ArticleWhat you can do
I'm choosing to respond to the core of your question as I interpret it, "What can I do to increase interest in music with younger students" If I've misinterpreted I apologize.There are a few...
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