While we are piloting the program this year, it is clear that the students have already benefited. The instructor is simply outstanding with our students. He has effectively integrated his overall approach to teaching and the music curriculum with our site based initiatives and school culture. His presence on campus and the ETM-Bay Area program have definitely enhanced the learning experience at Peres.
- Peres' Principal Dr. Janet Scott
"The lessons tied in very well to what we were doing in science, social studies, and math."
- Teacher describing the impact of music programs on other subjects
Music gave another area for students to find success. Some who struggle in the core subject areas excelled in music.
"The music program is a wonderful program that adds to our students’ creativity, individuality and self confidence. It also becomes an area where some students “shine” that may be struggling in other areas."
- teacher championing the benefit of a music program
"We all love you teacher. I love music."
- Enthusiastic 1st grade student
Planned for 2011-12:
Crosspulse is a very amazing team- all of the rhythm is extraordinary.