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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Taylor is such an idiot. He mentioned a 200 person “full size” orchestra or band. Then he bragged about how “instrument construction” might even be a part of a criteria based instrumental music program.

It’s clear MCPS hasn’t looked at any of the nationally known Perfirming Arts High Schools such as Duje Ellington, LaGuardia, or even the Virginia Governor’s School for the arts. You don’t break these kids up! Theatre kids need good instrumentalists to play in the pit of their musicals and real dancers on stage. You need good visual artists working on set design. Splitting these concentrations will limit the number of authentic experiences kids will have in MCPS.

Also, Taylor was incorrect when the said MCPS didn’t currently have any criteria based instrumental music strike music programs. Almost every MS and HS has at least one audition only instrumental ensemble such as a wind ensemble, jazz band, etc.

Is MCPS ready to start providing audition workshops and all the other outreach necessary for true criteria based music programs that can be successful? [/quote]

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I would argue that we don’t need six separate performing arts programs. In New York, Baltimore, and Washington, D.C., there is typically one dedicated performing arts high school that students from across the county apply and travel to. MCPS should consider creating a high school equivalent of Loiederman, giving all students the opportunity to audition for a centralized and comprehensive arts program. This model has been highly successful in other districts. My oldest attended LaGuardia Arts and received an excellent education with a wide range of advanced academic and arts courses.[/quote]

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