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GA Arts Education Data Dashboard The Georgia Insights Arts Education Data Dashboard allows users to view arts access statewide, see arts courses taught by school, and the number of art disciplines taught (dance, music, theatre, visual, and media arts). GA Arts Data Dashboard. #ArtsedGA

🌟 30 Days of Curiosity: Exploring Life and Learning 🌟 Day 18: Embracing the Performing Arts The performing arts—whether dance, drama, music, or theatre—offer students a powerful platform to express themselves and develop essential life skills like creativity, collaboration, and self-discipline. By stepping onto the stage or participating in a performance, students learn to communicate their emotions, boost their confidence, and discover new talents. How do you incorporate the performing arts into your classroom or school activities? Share a favorite performance or project that has inspired your students! #PerformingArts #CreativeClassroom #StudentExpression 🎭🎶🌟

Belmont University is revolutionizing vocal education with its reimagined M.M. in Vocal Pedagogy program! 🎭🎼 Launching Fall 2025, this program features: 🌟 Hands-on anatomy lab experience 🌟 Cross-disciplinary work with physical therapists 🌟 Expert instruction across classical, commercial & musical theater styles 🌟 Real-world performance opportunities in Music City Learn how we're preparing the next generation of voice educators: https://lnkd.in/e_-NRS8a #VocalPedagogy #MusicEducation Belmont University College of Music & Performing Arts

2024’s greatest losses: A year of farewells to luminaries across music, cinema, politics, sports and the arts - The year 2024 has been marked by the loss of remarkable individuals across diverse fields, including music, cinema, politics, sports, and the arts. These luminaries, celebrated for their exceptional c - https://lnkd.in/g_WnT5vE

Ever wondered how Elphaba soars during 'Defying Gravity' in the stage performance of Wicked? It's not just theatrical magic — it's physics! Check out our latest blog to discover #STEM principles behind the scenes of #Wicked. https://lnkd.in/gAeMJFYV #STEMEducation #musical

One of Longy’s exciting new courses for the fall semester is String Quartet Seminar: The Imperfect Story of the Perfect Instrument.   This class is a survey of the great works and traditions of the form through history and a hands-on performance lab where great works of the repertoire and new quartets by Longy student composers are workshopped and presented in concert.    Historically underrepresented works are reviewed, as are groundbreaking ensembles and luminaries of the field. Performance practices are explored and dissected, and terminologies and techniques are de-mystified. Special attention is paid to current and historical DEI considerations and the active programming of composers and performers from underrepresented communities.    #musicstudents    #gradschool    #musicians

🌶️🌶️🌶️ Hot Take Alert🌶️🌶️🌶️ Performing arts organizations continue to fall prey to a common - and recurring - problem: Your programming announced in your Season Announcements is not attractive and is alienating/dividing your prospective audiences. Audiences wish to be wowed and look forward to something new and/or innovative (which I fully recognize has costs associated with it), while also seeing something tie directly to the mission. They look for both meaning and impact. There is a very niche group of your supporters that want to hear the next performance of Beethoven, or Bach, Sibelius, Mahler (a personal fav), or a concerto featuring one of your core musicians. Those are all fine composers, works, and projects to add to your season calendar - but what are you doing to shift with the changing times? Growth happens in a place of discomfort - I think it’s time for performing arts organizations, globally, to grow a bit. ✅Don’t be afraid to push bounds/get ambitious - both musically and in mission ✅People will get uncomfortable - be okay with pushing that and be informative/helpful ✅You can’t make everyone happy - be okay with a dip in “retention”

Have you heard the news?! DOLLY: AN ORIGINAL MUSICAL will be brought to life and built at our very own Fisher Center for Performing Arts! 🤩 Not only will Dolly’s musical premiere on our campus, but some of our students will also get to learn through DOLLY U! Centered around the musical, Dolly U's initial projects include student fellowships with the production and project-based courses that will be offered throughout 2025 in various subjects relevant to Dolly Parton and the new musical. 🎉 “As one of the leading content production and entertainment management companies in the world, we will create hands-on learning opportunities for hundreds of students each semester while bringing to life Dolly’s dream project. This partnership is a new model for the future, which will nurture the next generation of creators and visionaries,” says CTK Enterprises Founder/CEO Danny Nozell. Big things are coming to campus! 🦋 🌟 Learn more: https://lnkd.in/erQGfZgu

Musicians, have you been planning to rebrand or potentially switch up your artist name on DSPs? Here’s a step by step guide to get sorted through Musible ✍️

🎶ELA Basel Primary School students are getting ready for the Scala production! Why do we have 2 school productions at ELA Basel? What are the benefits they bring to our students? Here's why participating in a school musical is more than just a performance—it's an enriching experience that shapes young minds and hearts: 🎭 Promotes Creativity and Self-Expression: School musicals provide a platform for students to express themselves through music, acting, and dance. By stepping into different roles and embracing diverse emotions, our students learn to think outside the box and turn their classroom learning into tangible artistic expressions. 🎤 Builds Confidence and Public Speaking Skills: Through rehearsals and performances, students develop the confidence to speak clearly, project their voices, and communicate effectively. This experience bridges the gap between classroom learning and real-world communication, empowering students to articulate their ideas with poise and assurance. 🤝Fosters Collaboration and Teamwork: Together, we shine brighter! Putting on a musical production requires collaboration and teamwork among students, teachers, parents, and staff. From learning lines to coordinating costumes, students work towards a common goal, mirroring the collaborative nature of real-world projects and professions. 🏆 Provides a Sense of Achievement and Belonging: Let's celebrate success together! Staging a school musical is a monumental achievement for our students and community. It instils a sense of pride and belonging as students work hard, support each other, and create unforgettable memories that last a lifetime. Tag someone who might find this information useful in the comments! ⬇️ #ELABasel #internationalschoolswitzerland #primaryschool #Switzerland #Basel #multilingualeducation