UD Music Parents Advocate to Save Music, Arts
Reductions in the music and arts programs are proposed for the 2013-14 school year.
On Monday, the Upper Dublin High School Marching Band Parent's Association held an open meeting to discuss the proposed cuts in the 2013-14 school year budget. Deb Carver, the Public Relations Secretary for the March Band Parents Association, say that the parents who gathered on Monday were there to "advocate for something that is near and dear to our hearts." Chris Dowdell, President of the Parent's Association, said, "The budget process is already underway, time is not on our side." He continued, "The stakes of tonight's meeting are high." The proposed budget, according to Superintendent of Schools Michael Pladus, as a $2.7 million dollar deficit and the school board can raise taxes to a maximum of 3.04 percent. "[We] cannot continue the…
In this Article:
Margery Hesney
9:56 am on Tuesday, February 5, 2013
As a musician and music educatori I know what an important role music can play in one's life. For children, it can enhance their self esteem, broaden their horizons, and boost their learning potential. By making all of the music teachers in the district part-time, it would essentially be the end of all of the wonderful after school performing arts groups, including the marching band, choral and … more ›