SAME to host second annual student exposition
NORWICH – Formed as a result of scheduling issues within the Norwich City School District in 2012, the Save Arts and Music Education advocacy group will hold its second annual student exposition from 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday at the United Church of Christ, 11 West Main St.
Since its inception, the members of SAME have continued to focus on three goals, according to NHS vocal music teacher Mary Mayo, who works closely with SAME: to maintain and support sequential art and music programs in grades K-12 with certified art and music educators; encourage dialog among the Norwich City School District, its Board of Education and the community on the importance of visual and performing arts; and increase community awareness and support for music and art education.
Approximately 100 people attended last year’s expo, reported Mayo, and SAME anticipates the exposition continuing as an annual event. This year’s expo will feature vocal and instrumental performances by students from Perry Browne, the Norwich Middle School and the Norwich High School, as well as artwork from all the district’s schools. Special guest speaker Victoria Kappel, executive director at the Chenango Arts Council, will be on hand to share her feelings on the impact the arts have on the community as a whole.
“I believe that all students have the ability to express themselves in the arts [and] it is our role as educators to guide students into discovering their own unique expressions of their talents,” said Mayo. “Empowering students is very rewarding and is one of my favorite aspects of being an educator. Norwich students are inspiring.”
Mayo noted that the district Board of Education has stated its desire to hear from the community on any and all issues impacting the district’s educational programs, and that SAME has “been that voice for students, parents, educators and community members.”
SAME facilitator Betsy Mahannah said all are welcome to attend the exposition, as well as the group’s regular meetings.
“We started our group almost two years ago, really, in response to our concern for our music and arts programs,” she added. “With budget cuts and less funding to our schools, these programs seem always to be threatened. We are composed of students, parents, members of the community and educators.”
The group participates in a number of community events and are present at most – if not all – the district’s music, theater and arts happenings, as well, said Mahannah.
There is no cost of admission for the SAME Art and Music Expo. For more information, contact Betsy Mahannah at 334-5505.
Since its inception, the members of SAME have continued to focus on three goals, according to NHS vocal music teacher Mary Mayo, who works closely with SAME: to maintain and support sequential art and music programs in grades K-12 with certified art and music educators; encourage dialog among the Norwich City School District, its Board of Education and the community on the importance of visual and performing arts; and increase community awareness and support for music and art education.
Approximately 100 people attended last year’s expo, reported Mayo, and SAME anticipates the exposition continuing as an annual event. This year’s expo will feature vocal and instrumental performances by students from Perry Browne, the Norwich Middle School and the Norwich High School, as well as artwork from all the district’s schools. Special guest speaker Victoria Kappel, executive director at the Chenango Arts Council, will be on hand to share her feelings on the impact the arts have on the community as a whole.
“I believe that all students have the ability to express themselves in the arts [and] it is our role as educators to guide students into discovering their own unique expressions of their talents,” said Mayo. “Empowering students is very rewarding and is one of my favorite aspects of being an educator. Norwich students are inspiring.”
Mayo noted that the district Board of Education has stated its desire to hear from the community on any and all issues impacting the district’s educational programs, and that SAME has “been that voice for students, parents, educators and community members.”
SAME facilitator Betsy Mahannah said all are welcome to attend the exposition, as well as the group’s regular meetings.
“We started our group almost two years ago, really, in response to our concern for our music and arts programs,” she added. “With budget cuts and less funding to our schools, these programs seem always to be threatened. We are composed of students, parents, members of the community and educators.”
The group participates in a number of community events and are present at most – if not all – the district’s music, theater and arts happenings, as well, said Mahannah.
There is no cost of admission for the SAME Art and Music Expo. For more information, contact Betsy Mahannah at 334-5505.
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