Wednesday, September 15, 2010

MAPS Music Teacher featured in national magazine

DMMS band director, Cindy Shirk, who also serves as president of the Minnesota Music Education Association, is featured in this months "School Band and Orchestra" magazine.  Cindy is reflecting on the current state of music education in Minnesota.  The link to the story is available below: http://www.sbomagazine.com/ME2/dirmod.asp?sid=&nm=&type=Publishing&mod=Publications%3A%3AArticle&mid=8F3A7027421841978F18BE895F87F791&tier=4&id=AF60EC4799514C3E8B04D2F70E9FCF9D

Wednesday, September 1, 2010

Ready for another year of great music!

The Department of Music for Mankato Area Public Schools is ready for another year of great music making and education!  Our experienced and talented faculty is looking forward to working with your children and helping them discover all the benefits and gifts that participation in music has to offer.  If you have any questions, please contact your child's building music teacher.  Let the music begin!

Check back often for updated information on what is happening in our classrooms and rehearsal spaces!