by Melissa Stouffer | Nov 19, 2024 | All, MIOSM/Advocacy
So last week we all saw the Scholastic “article”, if you use the term loosely, “Should Kids Learn Music in School?” where once again music education is up for debate. Again. So here I am on the fight in defending music education. Again. And...
by Melissa Stouffer | Feb 28, 2023 | All, MIOSM/Advocacy
March is Music in Our Schools Month (MIOSM), so it’s a great time to have some fun, showcase some fun music, and advocate for music in our schools. Here are some ideas to help you celebrate and advocate for Music in Our Schools Month. Celebrate Bulletin Boards:...
by Melissa Stouffer | Mar 15, 2017 | All, MIOSM/Advocacy, The Sustainable Music Teacher
There are several times I’ve referred to my choir either here, or on Facebook. On Tuesday nights, I go to the local high school and sing for 3 hours with my community choir. Because I choose to go, my day becomes, essentially, a 14 hours out of the...