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December 6, 2006
Is your community making beautiful music?It may not be the Billboard Hot 100, but this top 100 is even more important ... one might even say that the future of the Billboard Hot 100 depends upon it. The American Music Conference (AMC) is conducting the eighth annual survey to find the Best 100 Communities for Music Education. The press release notes, "Numerous research studies continue to reveal the positive relationship between music education and success in school and life." Just ask any American Idol finalist!
Since 2000, the Best 100' survey has assessed a community's actions and commitment to music through budget, staffing, variety of programs, instructor certification, availability of private instruction and other criteria. The results are measured proportionally, so that communities of different sizes are compared on an equal footing. The survey's sponsors encourage people to complete the survey themselves, or pass it along to school administrators and independent educators in their communities who may best be able to fill in the required data.
"Music education is integral to a quality education and a child's education is really not complete without music," says Mary Luehrsen, Director of Public Affairs and Government Relations for NAMM, the International Music Products Association. "Research tells us that music education builds strong bridges to success in school and in life. The Best 100' survey highlights communities in America that are committed to creating opportunities for music education for children and young people."
NSBA is a partner along with other organizations in support of this program. The survey is currently accepting online submissions through January 23. The survey can be completed at www.amc-music.org and is open to anyone—school board members, parents, teachers, school administrators, community members—who thinks their community deserves the spotlight.
Posted December 6, 2006 2:46 PM | Curriculum
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