Music in Our Schools Month

The month of March has officially been designated by the National Association for Music Education as Music in Our Schools Month - when music education becomes the focus of schools nationwide. This year’s theme is “Music Lasts a Lifetime.”

Performing in honor of Music In Our Schools Month during the March 27 School Board meeting were the Stone Bridge High School Jazz Choir and Loudoun County High School’s Guitar Quartet.

The Stone Bridge Jazz Choir under the direction of Debbie Settle with students:

Caitlin Phelan
Christina Roper
Daria Winsky
Jason Allred
Pat Bardenett
Nick Steffen
Allie Brill
Tori Fantasia
Natalie Martell
Daniel Delaney
Brenton Jackson
Cory Pangilinan
Chris Sanderson

The Loudoun County High School Guitar Quartet under the direction of Jon Signorelli with students:

Logan Carey
Sara Garrett
Jake Kelsey
Rob Risque

About the program

Music in our Schools Month began as a single statewide celebration in 1973, and has grown over the decades to become a month-long celebration of school music. The purpose of it is to raise awareness of the importance of music education for all children. It reminds citizens that school is where all children should have access to music. The month-long program is an opportunity for music teachers to bring their music programs to the attention of the school and the community. It also displays the benefits music in schools brings to students.