April 28, 2006 - MENC Member News Update

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April 28, 2006 MENC Member Update: News and Opportunities for Music Educators

MEMBER RESOURCE: May is Asian and Pacific American Heritage Month
TELEVISION RESOURCE - “Music From the Inside Out”
PARTICIPATE: Call for Member Photos
MEMBER OPPORTUNITY: Department of Education Summer Workshops
MEMBER OPPORTUNITY: Call for Fanfares
NATIONAL ANTHEM PROJECT: Road Show Updates
CLASSROOM RESOURCE: Cable in the Classroom Features Shakira
SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY: Caitlin Merie Hurrey Memorial Scholarships
GRANT OPPORTUNITY: Arts Exchanges on International Issues
MEMBER OFFER: Special Values on Disney World® Summer Vacations

MEMBER RESOURCE: MAY IS ASIAN AND PACIFIC AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH - View music resources at http://www.menc.org/guides/apmonth/AsiaPacificHeritage.html .

TELEVISION RESOURCE: “MUSIC FROM THE INSIDE OUT” - The acclaimed documentary “Music From the Inside Out” comes to television on Tuesday, May 2, at 10:00 p.m., as part of the PBS Independent Lens series. The film is an exploration of music, through the stories, the passion, and the artistry of the musicians of The Philadelphia Orchestra. Airtimes and dates will vary; check local listings at http://www.pbs.org/stationfinder/index.html . For more information or to view a trailer, go to http://www.musicfromtheinsideout.com .

PARTICIPATE: CALL FOR MEMBER PHOTOS - Send MENC a digital color photo of yourself for possible inclusion in a special display in the August 2006 issue of Teaching Music. Photos must be 300 dpi and no bigger than 4 by 6 inches. Send photos to angig@menc.org no later than May 12, 2006.

MEMBER OPPORTUNITY: ARTS EDUCATION PART OF SUMMER WORKSHOPS - The U.S. Department of Education’s Teacher-to-Teacher Initiative has opened registration for its free summer workshops: https://www.t2tweb.us/Workshops/About.asp . Due to overwhelming feedback and high demand, Teacher-to-Teacher will be offering more workshops for teachers this summer than ever before - 14 in all. Arts education continues to be a part of the Summer Workshops, with more sessions available this year.

MEMBER OPPORTUNITY: DALLAS WIND SYMPHONY ANNUAL CALL FOR FANFARES - The Dallas Wind Symphony seeks Brass Fanfares for its 2006-2007 Concert Season. All composition titles will be credited in the DWS printed program with the composers’ name. Submit scores and complete parts to: Dallas Wind Symphony, PO BOX 595026, Dallas, TX 75359-5026 by July 15, 2006. The maximum ensemble of musicians is: 6 Trumpet / 5 Horn / 3 Trombone / 2 Euphonium / 2 Tuba (Percussion as needed). For more information, contact dkehler@mail.smu.edu. Mention that you heard about this through MENC!

NATIONAL ANTHEM PROJECT: ROAD SHOW UPDATES - Visit http://www.thenationalanthemproject.org/roadshow.html to view photos from recent tour stops and updated information on upcoming locations. View the latest media coverage at http://www.thenationalanthemproject.org/media.html .

CLASSROOM RESOURCE: CABLE IN THE CLASSROOM -- Set your VCR early! VH1’s 2005-2006 Cable in the Classroom series will air “Driven: Shakira” on Tuesday, May 2 at 4 a.m. ET/MT/PT. From her musical beginnings in Columbia to her breakthrough success on the American music scene, VH1 documents her rise to fame and success, including all the triumphs and setbacks along the way. VH1 airs monthly commercial-free educational programming for use in the music and cross-curricular classroom. For lesson plans written by MENC members, go to http://www.vh1musicstudio.com .

SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY: CAITLIN MERIE HURREY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPS - Applications are now being accepted for the Caitlin Merie Hurrey Memorial Scholarship Fund, including a new $500 grant available to MENC Collegiate seniors in the spring of 2006. Two other scholarships are offered, one to a high school senior with a personal connection to Huntingtown (MD) Elementary and one to the son or daughter of an MENC member. Visit http://www.menc.org/caitlin . Postmark deadline May 1, 2006.

GRANT OPPORTUNITY: ARTS EXCHANGES ON INTERNATIONAL ISSUES - The U.S. State Department announces an open competition for grants to implement programs using the arts to engage underserved youth in selected countries abroad, and foster linkages and build partnerships between U.S. and overseas non-profit arts and cultural organizations. These international arts exchange projects will encourage democracy building by demonstrating the opportunities for freedom of thought and expression and underscoring the importance of empowerment in an open society. Application deadline: May 11, 2006. Visit http://exchanges.state.gov/education/rfgps/maio11rfgp.htm .

MEMBER OFFER: SPECIAL VALUES ON DISNEY WORLD® SUMMER VACATIONS - For MENC members only! Walt Disney World salutes music teachers with specially priced family packages for Disney’s All-Star Music Resort, Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge, available May 1-August 12, 2006. Visit http://www.goworldpass.com/MENC/index.htm or call 888-877-4445.

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: To view this information as a Web page, visit http://www.menc.org/memberupdate . : : April 28, 2006 MENC Member Update: News and Opportunities for Music Educators : MEMBER RESOURCE: May is Asian and Pacific American Heritage Month : TELEVISION RESOURCE - “Music From the Inside Out” : PARTICIPATE: Call for Member Photos : MEMBER OPPORTUNITY: Department of Education Summer Workshops : MEMBER OPPORTUNITY: Call for Fanfares : NATIONAL ANTHEM PROJECT: Road Show Updates : CLASSROOM RESOURCE: Cable in the Classroom Features Shakira : SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY: Caitlin Merie Hurrey Memorial Scholarships : GRANT OPPORTUNITY: Arts Exchanges on International Issues : MEMBER OFFER: Special Values on Disney World® Summer Vacations : MEMBER RESOURCE: MAY IS ASIAN AND PACIFIC AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH - View music resources at http://www.menc.org/guides/apmonth/AsiaPacificHeritage.html . : TELEVISION RESOURCE: “MUSIC FROM THE INSIDE OUT” - The acclaimed documentary “Music From the Inside Out” comes to television on Tuesday, May 2, at 10:00 p.m., as part of the PBS Independent Lens series. The film is an exploration of music, through the stories, the passion, and the artistry of the musicians of The Philadelphia Orchestra. Airtimes and dates will vary; check local listings at http://www.pbs.org/stationfinder/index.html . For more information or to view a trailer, go to http://www.musicfromtheinsideout.com . : PARTICIPATE: CALL FOR MEMBER PHOTOS - Send MENC a digital color photo of yourself for possible inclusion in a special display in the August 2006 issue of Teaching Music. Photos must be 300 dpi and no bigger than 4 by 6 inches. Send photos to angig@menc.org no later than May 12, 2006. : MEMBER OPPORTUNITY: ARTS EDUCATION PART OF SUMMER WORKSHOPS - The U.S. Department of Education’s Teacher-to-Teacher Initiative has opened registration for its free summer workshops: https://www.t2tweb.us/Workshops/About.asp . Due to overwhelming feedback and high demand, Teacher-to-Teacher will be offering more workshops for teachers this summer than ever before - 14 in all. Arts education continues to be a part of the Summer Workshops, with more sessions available this year. : MEMBER OPPORTUNITY: DALLAS WIND SYMPHONY ANNUAL CALL FOR FANFARES - The Dallas Wind Symphony seeks Brass Fanfares for its 2006-2007 Concert Season. All composition titles will be credited in the DWS printed program with the composers’ name. Submit scores and complete parts to: Dallas Wind Symphony, PO BOX 595026, Dallas, TX 75359-5026 by July 15, 2006. The maximum ensemble of musicians is: 6 Trumpet / 5 Horn / 3 Trombone / 2 Euphonium / 2 Tuba (Percussion as needed). For more information, contact dkehler@mail.smu.edu. Mention that you heard about this through MENC! : NATIONAL ANTHEM PROJECT: ROAD SHOW UPDATES - Visit http://www.thenationalanthemproject.org/roadshow.html to view photos from recent tour stops and updated information on upcoming locations. View the latest media coverage at http://www.thenationalanthemproject.org/media.html . : : CLASSROOM RESOURCE: CABLE IN THE CLASSROOM -- Set your VCR early! VH1’s 2005-2006 Cable in the Classroom series will air “Driven: Shakira” on Tuesday, May 2 at 4 a.m. ET/MT/PT. From her musical beginnings in Columbia to her breakthrough success on the American music scene, VH1 documents her rise to fame and success, including all the triumphs and setbacks along the way. VH1 airs monthly commercial-free educational programming for use in the music and cross-curricular classroom. For lesson plans written by MENC members, go to http://www.vh1musicstudio.com . : SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY: CAITLIN MERIE HURREY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPS - Applications are now being accepted for the Caitlin Merie Hurrey Memorial Scholarship Fund, including a new $500 grant available to MENC Collegiate seniors in the spring of 2006. Two other scholarships are offered, one to a high school senior with a personal connection to Huntingtown (MD) Elementary and one to the son or daughter of an MENC member. Visit http://www.menc.org/caitlin . Postmark deadline May 1, 2006. : GRANT OPPORTUNITY: ARTS EXCHANGES ON INTERNATIONAL ISSUES - The U.S. State Department announces an open competition for grants to implement programs using the arts to engage underserved youth in selected countries abroad, and foster linkages and build partnerships between U.S. and overseas non-profit arts and cultural organizations. These international arts exchange projects will encourage democracy building by demonstrating the opportunities for freedom of thought and expression and underscoring the importance of empowerment in an open society. Application deadline: May 11, 2006. Visit http://exchanges.state.gov/education/rfgps/maio11rfgp.htm . : MEMBER OFFER: SPECIAL VALUES ON DISNEY WORLD® SUMMER VACATIONS - For MENC members only! Walt Disney World salutes music teachers with specially priced family packages for Disney’s All-Star Music Resort, Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge, available May 1-August 12, 2006. Visit http://www.goworldpass.com/MENC/index.htm or call 888-877-4445.

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