Music and the arts are vital to every child's education. SupportMusic provides tools and resources to advance community support for music education. You CAN make a difference!

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Rhythm Child Network

Rhythm Child Network is a company devoted to the advancement and promotion of positive living for the next generation. Since 2003, Rhythm Child Network has worked with children, parents, teachers, schools and caregivers to encourage children to create soulful music with percussion. This specialized resource helps children to build their self-confidence, connect with their own inner rhythms, and experience the pure joys of music as part of their early life education. Rhythm Child Network has received a great deal of national recognition for its efforts to cultivate cultural understanding, musical appreciation and creative expression in children.

 

RSVP for May SupportMusic Coalition Conference Call

We invite you to join us for the SupportMusic Coalition monthly teleconference Tuesday, May 22, at 9 a.m. PDT/12 p.m. EDT.

Be Sure to Read the Latest Counterpoint Article, May 2012

This month’s CounterPoint article, Building and Maintaining the Arts Advocacy Safety Net, was written by Bev Patton, a parent and leading arts advocate in Las Vegas, Nevada. Read about how the 5th largest school district in the nation managed to save the majority of its arts programs in an adverse economic climate – and then apply the components of success to your community!

Missed the April 24 SupportMusic Conference Call?

Listen to the audio NOW! The April 24 call featured:

Missed the SupportMusic Webcast 'LIVE' from the NAMM Show?

Listen to the audio NOW! Check here to view the webcast recorded live from the NAMM Show. Join the SupportMusic Coalition and become part of a growing National Advocacy Movement for Music Education. The SupportMusic Coalition unites via teleconference each month in its support of a complete education that includes music and arts instruction for all children. Click here to learn more.

 

NEW Music Education Advocacy Ads Available!

Plan for back to school and enhance your programs with the new "Music Education Advocacy Program Ads" available in color and black and white. Click on the images below to download and print the 8 1/2 X 11 PDF.

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I am a proactive parent who has been committed to arts education for over two decades. And,I marvel at how our school district, the fifth largest in the nation, has been able to keep the arts alive for our students despite an economic recession and many other pressures.

Save the Date for the Next SupportMusic Coalition Conference Call May 22, 2012

RSVP for the May 22 call. Questions about the coalition or conference calls? Write to supportmusic@namm.org.

Arne Duncan Speaks

On August 18, U.S. Department of Education Secretary Arne Duncan spoke with the SupportMusic Coalition regarding his letter about the importance of Arts Education. Read Secretary Duncan's letter (PDF). Listen to the conference call (MP3). Read the transcript. (PDF).