Education Law

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BoardBuzz would like to give a round of applause to those who realize how important music and the arts are to our nation's students. Thanks to The New York Times, we were happy to learn about a summer camp hosted by the well-known Marching 100 marching band at Florida A&M University.

About 450 students from across the United States and around the world, many who receive scholarships to attend, have spent eight days learning songs, beats and formation styles from the revolutionary band. Days are long, the sun is hot, but these students don't stop playing, even as the insects buzz around them.

While many music programs across the country have been cut to add in double periods of NCLB's concentrated math and reading courses, these young instrumentalists have the opportunity to spend the week embracing their musical interests and talents. Each is expected to learn two routines and to perform with either a symphonic, chamber or jazz ensemble.

BoardBuzz might not have any musical talents to showcase, but we are proud of this opportunity that Florida A&M has provided and hopes that their stories and music will inspire more of our nation's kids to pick up an instrument!

Full post as published by BoardBuzz: NSBA's Daily Weblog on July 24, 2008 (boomark / email).