AMEN - same here in Tennessee. There is a wonderful article in Music Educators Journal by Dr. John Kratus entitled "Music Education at the Tipping Point;" I highly recommend it be read by all musicians, parents, school administrators, music teachers, college teachers, etc. While I am not in total agreement with the article, I think that music in the schools - public and private - needs a massive overhaul. Very few young people do not listen to music to some extent, yet how few participate? Ellen Manthe
On 10/30/07 3:59 PM, "Steve Burg" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Speaking of High School Music Programs, don't know how it works in your area > but in my area, Cavalcade Marching Band Competitions are all the rage. > > Not only do my students get to bust their chops at the Friday Night football > games, but the go to Cavalcade Competitions on Sundays, as well. > > Then they come for their lesson on Monday or Thursday and I try to get rid of > their mellophone or flugelhorn lip from the weekend. > > To add insult to injury, Just after Cavalcade season ends in Late November, > they get to audition for our District Band and Orchestra Festivals the first > Saturday in December. > > I may be thinking inside the box, but to me, Cavalcade Competition is a big > part of what's wrong with High School Music programs. > _______________________________________________ > post: [email protected] > unsubscribe or set options at > http://music2.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/ellenmanthe%40earthlink.net _______________________________________________ post: [email protected] unsubscribe or set options at http://music2.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org
