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Fun With a GoPro Video Camera and a Trombone — Daily Distraction

Daily Distraction — Wed, 09 Jan 2013 09:00:52 +0000

[onescreen item="4994219"] Sometimes, the beauty in a Web video lies in its simplicity. Take, for example, this gentleman and his trombone. Sure, he’s a fine player and the tune is pleasant enough, but that combination would not on its own merit your attention. The twist here is camera placement, which in this case makes all [...]

Tight Budgets Reduce School Programs – But Should Music Education Be Cut? [POLL]

Jathan Fink — Fri, 22 Jun 2012 21:45:08 +0000

In Philadelphia, Penn., the Great Valley School Board proposed in March that athletic programs, social workers and elementary school music lessons be cut in order to close a $5.6 million financial gap and stay within budget for the 2012-2013 school year, according to Pete Kennedy on Patch.com. To date, no final decisions have been made.

College Hill Elementary School Students Bid A Fond Farewell to Music Education Teacher Jimmy Jones

Jathan Fink — Fri, 22 Jun 2012 20:55:38 +0000

Music educator Jimmy Jones retires after 39 years of teaching students about the rich history of music and the joy of performing classic masterpieces. During his recent tenure at College Hill Elementary School, Jones taught students to play stringed instruments including the cello and violin, among others. Beloved by his students, he leaves behind a [...]