Author Archives: Amanda Batts

Arts advocates will have TWO opportunities to advance arts education policy, secure public funding, and support legislation for an arts license plate.  Registration is now open for ARTS EDUCATION ADVOCACY DAY, strategically scheduled for the opening day of The State … Continue reading →

This e-mail is for high school teachers, The attached file is a suggested course of study for each content area of arts education. As you already know, concentrations in a course of study are recommended for high school students in … Continue reading →

This is a reminder that mileage forms for itinerate teachers are due to me by the 14th of each month if you want to receive reimbursement for your travel between schools. Also, be aware that the mileage rate will decrease … Continue reading →

The All County Jazz Band concert from Grimsley is now up and airing on GCSTV 2 daily at 1:00 a.m., 12:00-Noon, and 10:00 p.m.  Enjoy!

Hi, Folks, PWS is in need of applicants for our up-coming Concerto Competition!  If you know of any students in grades 10-12 living in Davidson, Davie, Forsyth, Guilford, Stokes, Surry or Yadkin County who play an instrument, please encourage them … Continue reading →

Hi Nathan, Thanks for taking the time to speak with me today.  Our roster performs in schools throughout North America, and often in North Carolina, so we can offer routed dates at good prices.  The web address is www.loydartists.com.   On … Continue reading →

The Marching Band committee will be meeting in January during the MLK holiday.  In an effort to collect information to help guide our process we are asking you to take a few minutes to feel out this online survey (link … Continue reading →

Dear Colleague: At a previous Coming Up Taller awards ceremony, Mrs. Laura Bush remarked that “the arts and humanities are critical building blocks for a child’s development, and they provide a strong foundation for a lifetime of learning… The study … Continue reading →

Mr. Street, Thank you and the band directors in Guilford County for having me as your guest clinician. I enjoyed working with these students and I hope they learned something from the time I shared with them. Also, I appreciate … Continue reading →

Hello all, I am sending this form out to you all to keep in your files. As you know, I am developing the Central Music Library where I keep the music from All-County events for you to check-out when you’d … Continue reading →