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Show C-5 The Park Record Sat/Sun/Mon/Tues, November 22-25, 2008 Jazz Foundation goes back to basics for kids the most critical," Chapman said. "The challenge is that at that level it takes some real one on one time to The Park City Jazz Foundation is get students on the right track. A partnering with the Park City public school music teacher assigned i Education Foundation to strength- to handle upwards of 90 to 100 stuen music outreach programs in the dents at a time simply can't do it alone. That's were we felt we could : Park City School District. The proposed program targets really make a difference." Working with Park City School 5th and 6th grade instrumental music students and the new Park District Music Director Chris • City Honors Band program. The Taylor, Chapman and program PCSD Honors Band Outreach instructor Peter Werner identified Program will provide additional several music specialists that could support in the form of clinicians who come on a regular basis throughout will work with Honor Band stu- the school year and tutor students. dents. By receiving instruction from "We are bringing in specialists on a specialist on their own instrument, trumpet, percussion, saxophone, . young students will have a signifi- clarinet and flute to work with Park cant advantage in the development City music students. When the kids get individual attention, we really of their music skills. The program will be directed by see a tremendous improvement long time PC Jazz Foundation when they get back together as an Education Director, Caleb ensemble", said Chapman. Funded Chapman. Chapman, one of the by the Park City Jazz Foundation, leading music educators in the the specialists will come on a weekly nation, identified a need at the entry basis and work with Chris Taylor level instrumental classes. "The and Peter Werner at the various early stages of learning music are Park City schools. Submitted by Park City Jazz Foundation The Academic Standards, established by the U.S. Department of Education, the National Endowment for the Arts and the National Endowment for Humanities, have identified the arts as a core academic subject, as important to education as English, mathematics, history, science and foreign language. Research shows the music education enhances higher brain function, improves reading and math performance, and develops teamwork, cooperation and decisive thinking. Yet, with increasingly common budget deficits, this part of the educational kaleidoscope has too often, and wrongly, been treated as optional. The Park City Jazz Foundation in partnership with the Park City Education Foundation and the Park City School District has chosen to make a difference. Park City Jazz Foundation Executive Director Kris Severson worked closely with the Park City Education Foundation to make the program a reality. "I am grateful to Abby McNulty and Monica Gunter of the Park City Education Foundation. They really helped me navigate through the school district rules and requirements to make this happen." Severson said. "They have the knowledge and insight into how to get things done in the schools and were very supportive of this proposal. I am very proud of how all three organizations came together to improve the musical education of our students." Chapman believes these students will progress quickly. "I am confident that the positive impact of this program will be evident very quickly. Park City is already recognized for its high quality school music programs, but Mr. Taylor, Mr. Werner, and we at the Jazz Foundation all believe this will help propel those programs to a new level. To learn more about he Park City Jazz Foundation or any of its programs call Kris Severson at 435940-1362. Support for this an all other PCJF events and programs are welcome. The Align Spa has Gone Local! Treatments start at $60 for 60 minutes 75 or 90 min available *must present valid proof of residency additional coupons or discounts do not apply 435.647.9300 •www.alignspa.com 1792 Bonanza;prive Rail Central^' v^ Park City / ; ; - : - • • h 1 INA&GN SPA QUALITY CABINETS FOR EVERY BUDGET Didn't think your could afford to remodel your KITCHEN? KITCHENS Jeremy Ranch girl dances with stars DIRECT WELL, ..„ l^THINK AGAIN!! 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