Perhaps you're thinking that espresso isn't exactly one of the arts education disciplines traditionally found in state standards.Yes, that may be so. Nevertheless, if you don't know espresso as an art form, perhaps it's time to join the third wave. The Third Wave of Coffee that is.I think the best place to start with espresso art is with a look. Here's one for you:Here's … [Read more...] about Espresso Arts Education (Updated)
What Did You Learn in School Today?
What Did You Learn in School Today? Words and Music by Tom Paxton What did you learn in school today, Dear little boy of mine? What did you learn in school today, Dear little boy of mine? I learned that Washington never told a lie. I learned that soldiers seldom die. I learned that everybody's free. And that's what the teacher said to me. That's what I learned in school … [Read more...] about What Did You Learn in School Today?
On The Declining Field of Concert Music
The New York Times recently published a feature story on the state of concert music freelancing: Freelance Musicians Hear Mournful Coda as the Jobs Dry Up.It was a good living. But the New York freelance musician -- a bright thread in the fabric of the city -- is dying out. In an age of sampling, digitization and outsourcing, New York's soundtrack and advertising-jingle … [Read more...] about On The Declining Field of Concert Music
Made in America: Our Cultural Heritage
One of the things I loved about working for The American Music Center, was the way it served as a nexus of 20th and 21st century American music. Through the collection of scores and recordings, there was a treasure trove to engage with. Through the various grant programs all sorts of information would circulate. And, there was NewMusicBox.org, which in addition to introducing … [Read more...] about Made in America: Our Cultural Heritage
I Will See You One Waiting for Superman and Raise You One Race to Nowhere
Okay, bear in mind this movie does not have what Waiting for Superman had: the millions in foundation funding to support its promotion, nor a major broadcast network that devoted a week about K-12 education centered around it.But hey, how many documentary films gets a $2 million foundation grant for its promotion? (The answer is that most don't have a $2 million budget for … [Read more...] about I Will See You One Waiting for Superman and Raise You One Race to Nowhere