The Children's Music Foundation NewsletterNovember 2010
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January 20, 2011
It's a Party!
You won't want to miss Life's Journey Through Song, a benefit concert and evening of musical fun where CMF Board Member Gary Wenet will be debuting his singing talents along with special guests.

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The event will be held at theTriple Door Mainstage (pictured above) in Seattle on January 20, 2011.
 
Erin Ashley
We are fortunate to have Erin Ashley (pictured) as our events manager for this event so contact her to reserve your premium booth today!  
  
Let's Welcome Lisa Fitzhugh as CMF's New Board Chair!
  Lisa Fitzhugh is founder and former executive director of Arts Corps, an arts education programLisa Seattle Woman reaching underserved communities throughout King County. Arts Corps' award winning program has become a national model for combining arts education with social change. Lisa was selected as one of Redbook Magazine's 2005 "Mothers and Shakers." Redbook's award recognizes individuals who have created extraordinary grassroots community efforts that have the potential to create national and international models for change. Today she is sought after as a "creativity catalyst," facilitating creative practice for individual and organizational transformation through her company Creative Ground (www.creativegroundhq.com).  
  

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"The difference between school and life? In school, you're taught a lesson and then given a test. In life, you're given a test that teaches you a lesson."   

--Tom Bodett, American author and humorist

Making Progress

 

The last few months have been devoted to revising our "First Note" kindergarten curriculum. Our goal is to produce a teacher-friendly, easy-to-use manual that can be used by anyone. Our target audience includes music teachers, as well as the regular classroom  teacher that may or may not have a music bFrankie Pointingackground so the curriculum will be tailor- made to fit their needs. Our pages are filled with color and our beloved icon, Frankie First Note. With this and other fun graphics, teachers are easily guided through each lesson.

 

We've been fortunate to have the help and support of one of our local music teachers, Rachel Brackett.  She is using the curriculum in her classroom now and gives us feedback on a regular basis. We are also consulting with others in the music and education fields to produce a truly original music program that will benefit young children everywhere.

 

Looking for MUSIC FRIENDS!

 

We are on the lookout for children ages 6-1Sammy with Hat0 who would like to audition for the music friends segment of our program. If you know a child that can sing, do simple dance steps, follow directions and stay focused please contact Paulette Evans.  Send your info, picture and resume if you have one. I will contact via email. We will announce an audition date soon.

 


 
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