As we wrap up this school year and look forward to the summer, make sure you're keeping in the loop about our calendar (including band camp), required forms, and more! Check https://t.co/FzWvYkhSG8 or email Mr. Garris at [email protected].
The wonderful Spring weather we've been having lately has allowed us to rehearse outside for our upcoming concert, which is next Thursday, April 22nd at 6pm! If you wish to attend, you must reserve a ticket at this link: https://t.co/NPndgyljMK
Sousa's March Mania 2021: We Have a Champion! The final votes are in and the winner is ... John Philip Sousa's "Hands Across the Sea!!!" The March King is victorious, defeating John Williams' "The Imperial March" 16,099 to 14,919!!!
Happy #MIOSM! Musicians have been helping people get through the global pandemic in various ways. Think about the different ways music has helped you during the global pandemic. #NCGME#MusicTheSoundOfMyHeart https://t.co/40G532YfJG
Scholarship Spotlight! Be sure to check out all our scholarship opportunities offered to Person County Seniors and Apply Online today at https://t.co/72SBvHm26O
Frank Kimbrough, a pianist of unerring taste and touch, a composer drawn to flowing ethereality, and an improviser steeped in the art of epiphany, died on Wednesday at his home in Long Island City, N.Y. https://t.co/p0i9aZJNP9
We’re incredibly grateful that Dr. Adrienne Steiner and Dr. Virginia Driscoll of the @EastCarolina School of Music were able to join us last Tuesday to talk about stress management and music therapy. Students learned strategies to use on exams, auditions, and interviews!
“My success is their success. If I were to win the award, it would be just as much [my students'] award as mine.” – NAfME member Brian McMath, semifinalist for the 2021 GRAMMY Music Educator Award https://t.co/mCR4TwELsC
We were incredibly lucky to have GySgt. Sheng-Tsung Wang from @marineband stop by our classroom this past Tuesday! We discussed efficient and effective ways to practice. “Continue to ask yourself questions so you can push out from your comfort zone and grow.”
Today I taught my first two classes at @jazzdotorg Summer Jazz Academy 2020: "Listening Class" and "Jazz Language". Check out the next FREE lessons and full schedule on https://t.co/c0VOJZt36J
May is mental health awareness month! Did you know that a a 2018 study from the Music Industry Research Association said that 50 percent of musicians reported battling symptoms of depression? Check out the helpful… https://t.co/Oqe1MnYnRT
"You don't have to change the world, but you can change someone's world." A great quote shared in today's leadership clinic! We'd like to thank the incredible musicians who have taken time to work with our students… https://t.co/VlFfl0Pm4I
PHS Band students: you don’t want to miss this opportunity! We’ve secured an online leadership clinic just for you next Tuesday, April 21st at 1pm with Gunnery Sergeant Monica Preston, who is the Assistant Drum Major… https://t.co/NeYTN0nrVl