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Philosophy
As music educators in the North
Arlington Public Schools, it is our goal to contribute to the
cultural enrichment of the students in the fine and performing arts
with particular emphasis on the discipline of music.
This is achieved through teaching general appreciation
in the classroom and though actual performance in the vocal and
instrumental mediums.
It is the intent of the teaching staff of the Music
Department to widen the aesthetic experiences of the students,
parents, and the community through attaining both these primary and
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Highlights
The Viking Marching Band did an
fantastic job in the Belleville-Nutley Columbus Day Parade. This was
the first non-town parade the ensemble performed in and they were very
well received as well as honored for their great sound.
This year's Music Department's Trip was
to Florida. We are headed back to the "House of Mouse!" The
Band participated in a "Instrumentally Yours" Workshop in a real
Disney sound stage with a professional Disney recording engineer,
arranger, and clinician. In this 3 1/2 hour workshop, they explored
the requirements for becoming a professional recording musician
through interactive participation. They explored essential
professional skills like advanced sight reading and musicianship as
well as recording music after only one reading. Their final task was
to play a section of the music from the movie "Aladdin" with the
actual Disney animation.
The next day the Band performed on the World Stage in Downtown Disney
to a very large and responsive audience. Their performance lived up to
the "Magic", they were deemed official "Disney Cast Members" and
recieved an award for their outstanding performance.
The rest of the trip entailed having a "Magical Day" in the wonder of
Disney World.
Our Deepest thanks to the Booster Club
for their generous donation and inclusion in this years football
program.
The Music Parent Organization is in
need of you help. Send in you email addresses to Mr. Kastner at the
email address listed on the bottom of this page so we can save money on
paper!
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