It has been a while since we have had a post here, so I will jump in...

Last spring, the Music Educator's National Conference started something a little new bu inviting various musical groups from around the country to post videos to YouTube. One elementary school began their presentation with a narration that I found particularly inspiring, so I wrote and asked the music teacher for a copy of it. The narration, and its author, are here:

There is a distinct need to express feelings about music education. We take pride in every music educator, because quite frankly, they are doing more than simply teaching music, they are the ones inspiring young lives to gain a sense of who or what they are. We must continue to focus education on the whole child. We cannot allow our vision of education to narrow. We must continue to provide opportunities for the creative mind to grow and flourish. Music allows the human spirit to take risks without fear of being wrong. Music permeates everything we do. Music is everywhere we are. The wondrous threads of music weave through the tapestry of our lives. Without it, the tapestry becomes a rag, without value, easily discarded.It is human nature to seek for that which is beautiful. But if left uneducated, human nature will find artistic forms at the base levels. Not because it seeks for art there, but because it doesn't know where else to find it. Good music raises us up to higher levels. It allows us to find beauty in life. It strenghthens us to stand firm against the winds of adversity and rise to more than we dreamed we could ever be.

Thanks to:
Sherryl Cazier
Centerville 402-6100
Choral Director