There is a public school board meeting May 9 @ 6:30 PM in the High School Audion. Please make this meeting a priority...the Administration is set on not replacing retired teachers. Let's stand in solidarity in support of our music and arts department. Our voices will be heard!
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Anita Scifo
7 years ago
We need to save the arts in our schools.
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William Clark
7 years ago
Without music the soul withers
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Anonymous
7 years ago
At my home school we only have one over worked music teacher for both the middle and high school. It’s unfair that music is the last thing people worry about.
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Anonymous
7 years ago
The Derry Area music program have been a major part of so many students lives Please keep this program going strong for Derry’s students and the community
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Heather White
7 years ago
I'm curious to know where the money will go? How was it redistributed when Mr. Julian left? Don't cutbacks also effect the potential for scholarships? How's does Derry remain a "school to watch" if they're taking from our students and the community? Disturbing on so many levels. How does 7th grade go to the Rock N Roll Hall of Fame, but then be told they can't have opportunities to create music?? As many have stated...football would never take cuts. Where does the decision lie? School board? How many of their children are affected?
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Tracy Klym Krider
7 years ago
Class of ‘79
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Beth Bluey
7 years ago
Music is such an important part of our children's education and cutting it would be an injustice to them
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Erica furin
7 years ago
It needs to stay
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Janice Ewing
7 years ago
My 3 children participated in Derry's music program their entire school career. Three of my grandchildren have graduated from Derry and participated in every music program available. It would be a shame if my 7 remaining grandchildren who all attend Derry schools did not have the same high quality music education.
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isobel
7 years ago
hope they don’t get rid of your music department <3
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Jessica Stofko
7 years ago
This program is incredibly valuable to the development of our children.
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Megan Ehman Bates
7 years ago
I have never been so disappointed and upset by Derry Area School District. I was a member of every single music related program while enrolled which began in 4th grade. Chorus, Ensemble, Musicals, Concert Band, Jazz Band, and Marching Band were all of what made up every incredible memory I have of school. It was a way of life for us artistic students. These programs have invaluable lessons including self-esteem, commitment, dedication, confidence, and much more. Learning how to be a part of something much bigger than yourself and feeling it in your very soul is something that shouldn't be denied to the students at this school. I always had hoped my future children would attend Derry because we always excelled in the arts. Please let us have a say in this and don't end these programs.
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Bob Dugan Jr
7 years ago
SAVE THE MUSIC!!!
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Chaya Matos
7 years ago
Please understand that in involvement in music programs has a direct correlation to higher test scores
https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=https://scholarworks.waldenu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi%3Farticle%3D4041%26context%3Ddissertations&ved=2ahUKEwj4nfqLvIXiAhXBmuAKHXv7BvcQFjAQegQIBxAB&usg=AOvVaw3_VzAJQ2qF-MUsfuEkCGQx
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Lindsay Piantine
7 years ago
Why downsize something that has been one of crowing jewels for years in Derry School District!
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Sandy Dyche
7 years ago
my children no longer attend school but it would be a SHAME to stop this program who knows maybe there is a Beethoven or another famous musician KEEP IT ALIVE!!!
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Marian Cinibulk
7 years ago
Stop the cutbacks
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Zachary revoir
7 years ago
Im a high school chours student who thinkt the music department meeds to stay
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Diana Tetkoskie
7 years ago
Music and arts need to stay in school curriculum. The more we take away music and art, the more issues the kids have in school. Music helps brain function. Music is a coping tool. Music helps people communicate. Music calms the spirit or ignites ideas. Many successful people in STEM careers have been musicians. It's as classic as math, literature, science, religion, etc. Without music, society and civilization suffers. Save the music!
There is a public school board meeting May 9 @ 6:30 PM in the High School Audion. Please make this meeting a priority...the Administration is set on not replacing retired teachers. Let's stand in solidarity in support of our music and arts department. Our voices will be heard!
We need to save the arts in our schools.
Without music the soul withers
At my home school we only have one over worked music teacher for both the middle and high school. It’s unfair that music is the last thing people worry about.
The Derry Area music program have been a major part of so many students lives Please keep this program going strong for Derry’s students and the community
I'm curious to know where the money will go? How was it redistributed when Mr. Julian left? Don't cutbacks also effect the potential for scholarships? How's does Derry remain a "school to watch" if they're taking from our students and the community? Disturbing on so many levels. How does 7th grade go to the Rock N Roll Hall of Fame, but then be told they can't have opportunities to create music?? As many have stated...football would never take cuts. Where does the decision lie? School board? How many of their children are affected?
Class of ‘79
Music is such an important part of our children's education and cutting it would be an injustice to them
It needs to stay
My 3 children participated in Derry's music program their entire school career. Three of my grandchildren have graduated from Derry and participated in every music program available. It would be a shame if my 7 remaining grandchildren who all attend Derry schools did not have the same high quality music education.
hope they don’t get rid of your music department <3
This program is incredibly valuable to the development of our children.
I have never been so disappointed and upset by Derry Area School District. I was a member of every single music related program while enrolled which began in 4th grade. Chorus, Ensemble, Musicals, Concert Band, Jazz Band, and Marching Band were all of what made up every incredible memory I have of school. It was a way of life for us artistic students. These programs have invaluable lessons including self-esteem, commitment, dedication, confidence, and much more. Learning how to be a part of something much bigger than yourself and feeling it in your very soul is something that shouldn't be denied to the students at this school. I always had hoped my future children would attend Derry because we always excelled in the arts. Please let us have a say in this and don't end these programs.
SAVE THE MUSIC!!!
Please understand that in involvement in music programs has a direct correlation to higher test scores https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=https://scholarworks.waldenu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi%3Farticle%3D4041%26context%3Ddissertations&ved=2ahUKEwj4nfqLvIXiAhXBmuAKHXv7BvcQFjAQegQIBxAB&usg=AOvVaw3_VzAJQ2qF-MUsfuEkCGQx
Why downsize something that has been one of crowing jewels for years in Derry School District!
my children no longer attend school but it would be a SHAME to stop this program who knows maybe there is a Beethoven or another famous musician KEEP IT ALIVE!!!
Stop the cutbacks
Im a high school chours student who thinkt the music department meeds to stay
Music and arts need to stay in school curriculum. The more we take away music and art, the more issues the kids have in school. Music helps brain function. Music is a coping tool. Music helps people communicate. Music calms the spirit or ignites ideas. Many successful people in STEM careers have been musicians. It's as classic as math, literature, science, religion, etc. Without music, society and civilization suffers. Save the music!