“Ms. Higdon, who still speaks with a lilting Southern accent, had almost no exposure to classical music growing up, but taught herself to play the flute at 15 and entered Bowling Green State University at 18 as a flute major. After catching up on theory classes she began composing at 21.”
Tag: 04.22.10
$1M Raised, Harlem School Of The Arts To Stay Open
“The 46-year-old school closed indefinitely last month because it needed at least $500,000 to stay open. Kate D. Levin, commissioner of the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs, said her office intervened and asked foundations and individuals to help save the school from closing.” Another development for the school: a new board.
No More Field Trips? Museums Will Go To The Kids, Then
“[M]any schools have eliminated or cut back on museum trips, partly because of tight budgets that make it hard to pay for a bus and museum admission, and partly because of the growing emphasis on ‘seat time’ to cover all the material on state tests. To make up for the decline in visits, many museums are taking their lessons to the classroom….”