It was my impression that Mr. Roberts convinced this school board to remove the band and orchestra teachers from elementary schools and move them to the middle school. When he was questioned as to why music, he said they could do sports. Let us hope that the instrumental music teachers that Tom Ahart worked hard to provide instruments, return quickly to those schools. Not every kid can play sports in a manner it is rewarding, but to see a student able to make a clarinet not squeak when they blow on it, is simply heavenly.
Interesting Joe. There certainly seemed to be diminished interest at some schools. There were always kids with guitars who wanted to play. Unfortunately now the hip hop kids are more into using beats rather than actually playing beats (sigh)
Do you remember that kid who said she could play the guitar and then it was the air guitar app on Apple? I'll tell you one thing I know or believe that students involved in music really involved in music seemed to stay out of trouble.
Thanks for coming back to Des Moines, Dartanyan! I'd be happy to join in your efforts!
Love, compassion, perseverance, and fortitude. THAT never ends.
It was my impression that Mr. Roberts convinced this school board to remove the band and orchestra teachers from elementary schools and move them to the middle school. When he was questioned as to why music, he said they could do sports. Let us hope that the instrumental music teachers that Tom Ahart worked hard to provide instruments, return quickly to those schools. Not every kid can play sports in a manner it is rewarding, but to see a student able to make a clarinet not squeak when they blow on it, is simply heavenly.
Interesting Joe. There certainly seemed to be diminished interest at some schools. There were always kids with guitars who wanted to play. Unfortunately now the hip hop kids are more into using beats rather than actually playing beats (sigh)
Do you remember that kid who said she could play the guitar and then it was the air guitar app on Apple? I'll tell you one thing I know or believe that students involved in music really involved in music seemed to stay out of trouble.