25 ways to support music in our schools.

25 ways to support music in our schools. It's it's?1. Contraction of it is.2. Contraction of it has. See Usage Note at its.it'sit is or it hasit'sbe ~have easy to show your support for music education. Here aresome things you can do. At Concerts * Talk to the audience about the importance of music education. * Thank your own music teachers. * When appropriate, provide an opportunity for a teacher oradministrator to talk about music education. * Post flyers or posters talking about music education. * Have people on hand to sign up concertgoers for MusicFriends atMENC MENC National Association for Music Education (formerly Music Educators National Conference)MENC Music Educators National ConferenceMENC Mensa of Eastern North Carolina (Local Group #275 of American Mensa, Ltd. .org See .org. (networking) org - The top-level domain for organisations or individuals that don't fit any other top-level domain (national, com, edu, or gov). Though many have .org domains, it was never intended to be limited to non-profit organisations.RFC 1591. . * Put an ad in the Playbill play��bill?n.A poster announcing a theatrical performance.playbillNouna poster or bill advertising a playNoun 1. or program supporting music education. * Include a statement in support of music education on tickets tothe event. * Schedule time after the concert to meet with local musicstudents. In Schools The National Music Council encourages the music community at largeto be as generous and supportive supportiveadjective Pertaining to a Pt management philosophy in which only the Sx of a particular condition are treated; supportive measures are often taken when no specific and/or effective therapy is available or accessible–eg, viral meningitis, or of music in the schools of our nationas possible. The Council also believes that we should insist thatschools benefiting from our involvement make a commitment to provide allstudents with comprehensive, sequential One after the other in some consecutive order such as by name or number. and standards-based musicinstruction. There are a few things to think about before working with schools.Be sure to work with the teacher ahead of time so your contribution fitsinto the curriculum. * Talk to students at career day about how you got started inmusic. * Work with a teacher to teach a class about the kind of music youperform. * Perform for a school or school district. * Offer a master class. * Speak with parents, teachers, school boards and school principalsabout the importance of an ongoing, sequential, standards-based musicprogram in their school. In Print * Include the "Support Music in Our Schools" logo on thecover of sheet music and books. * Give ideas for learning more about music education. * Include lesson plans aligned with the National Standards. * Start a newsletter for parents and students. On the Air * Discuss how you learned about music. * Mention music education organizations and projects. On the Web * Link to music education advocacy The act of Pleading or arguing a case or a position; forceful persuasion. sites such as Supportmusic.com,VH1savethemusic.com, music-forall.org and MENC.org. * Have a forum for music education discussions. * Offer lesson plans related to your music. With Recordings * Add the "Support Music in Our Schools" logo to your CDcovers. * Include "Proud to support music in our schools" in theliner notes liner notespl.n.Explanatory notes about a record album, cassette, or compact disk included on the jacket or in the packaging. . * Send copies of your recordings to national, state and localdecision makers with a note supporting music education For more detailed information, we suggest visitingSupportmusic.com, VH1savethemusic.com, Music-for-all.org, and MENC.org.These sites offer effective tips for taking advocacy action in yourlocal school and the latest evidence of music's importance ineducation. Why Support Music Education Every student in the nation should have an education in the arts,including a comprehensive, balanced, sequential, in-school program ofinstruction in music taught by qualified music teachers that meetsnational, state, and local standards. Studying music helps students to be successful in society, inschool, and in life. Community resources that provide exposure to theentire range of music, enrichment enrichmentFood industry The addition of vitamins or minerals to a food–eg, wheat, which may have been lost during processing. See White flour; Cf Whole grains. , and entertainment offer valuablesupport and enhancement to school music programs. The support and advocacy of those who are already working in thefield of music can be extremely important. Not only can it help preserveand build school music programs, but it can build future audiences foryour music. The National Music Council The National Music Council promotes and supports music and musiceducation as an integral part of the curricula in the schools of ournation, and in the lives of its citizens. The Council provides for theexchange of information and coordination coordination/co��or��di��na��tion/ (ko-or?di-na��shun) the harmonious functioning of interrelated organs and parts. co��or��di��na��tionn.1. The harmonious adjustment or interaction of parts. of efforts between its memberorganizations and speaks with one voice for the music community wheneveran authoritative expression of opinion is desirable. The National Music Council is a member of the Support MusicCoalition. [c] National Music Council used by permission