Visual Literacy: Rethinking the Role of Arts in Education

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This trailer introduces a short documentary film that follows students, teachers, and museum staff through a year of working together. Produced by the Yale Center for British Art, the film focuses on the role art can play in teaching literacy and on a unique partnership between the museum and local schools. Through a series of interviews with students, educators, and experts in the field, the film outlines the challenges teachers currently face with writing instruction and the unique role the visual arts can play in child development.

Neighborhood Music School Annual Peformathon

“Performathon” is an NMS tradition and grassroots fundraiser held every spring.  The goal is to have 100% of NMS students, parents, faculty, alumni and friends raise as much money as possible for financial aid. Last year, more than 700 students from all programs and departments participated in more than 40 recitals during Performathon, raising more than $27,000! Monies raised went to NMS financial aid, which supports 350 students annually. This year's goal is to raise $35,000. 

Fundraising takes place throughout the months of February,March April and May.

Performathon (performances by students) will take place this Thursday February 28, 2013 and will run until Sunday March 3, 2013.

Schedule for Performathon Concerts 

Location: Neighborhood Music School, 100 Audubon Street, New Haven CT 06510

Friday, March 1: 7:45pm

Satudray,March 2: 9:00am-3:00pm 

Sunday March 3: 12:00pm-3:00pm 

Off Site Location: The Space, 295 Treadwell Street, Hamden, CT 06514

Sunday, March 3: Door open at 6:00pm  

For more information please contact: Alice Anne Harwood at 203-624-5189 ext 19

To donate please visit http://www.firstgiving.com/neighborhoodmusicschool/nms-performathon-2013