Arts in education is downright vital. that's why it was so delightful to walk to the park by the Walt Whitman theatre in Camden on Wednesday and enjoy a musical quartet playing classical, contemporary and rock music to an audience of children, artists, neighbors and worker bees.
As we sat and listened to the music I thought - what if every school lunch could be like this? what if children had the opportunity to hear music played by gifted musicians?
I cherished the time i had in the park. the musicians were generous. the audience - appreciative. the give and take of the afternoon was splendid. this is why i teach. to give children the opportunity to learn something new. to give children the option to channel their dreams, thoughts, fears and hopes through a lens that fits their spirit. i know that somewhere on that lawn, that hot summer afternoon, some child was inspired to pick up an instrument and strum, pick or fiddle their future.
splendor in the grass
all ages enjoy a musical picnic
Bach to Hendrix
a sweet accompaniment 
giving back
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