Sallas Mahone celebrates Music in our Schools Month

March has been officially designated by the National Association for Music Education as "Music In Our Schools Month" (MIOSM), the time of year when music education becomes the focus of schools across the nation. The purpose of MIOSM is to raise awareness of the importance of music education for all children and to remind citizens that school is where all children should have access to music.  "Music Touches Lives" is the official slogan for MIOSM 2008. Sallas Mahone music teacher, Amy Mason and her students started the celebration with "Musart"!  The halls of SM are filled with beautiful artwork related to the music they have been working on in class.  Several of the pieces will be on display at VHS prior to the MIOSM concert on March 27th at 7 PM, where several SM and other VCS students will perform. The concert will take place at Valdosta High School's Performing Arts Center. This will be the very first VCS Choral Extravaganza, and everyone is encouraged to attend!

Speaking of concerts, The World's Largest Concert (WLC) has been the highlight of MIOSM since 1985.  As a sing-along concert that links students around the world through music, the WLC reaches an estimated 6 million students, teachers, and music supporters each year.  This will be the third year that SM has received recognition for their participation in the WLC.  The concert was held Friday, March 14th at 1 PM in the gym. Ms. Mason gives

many thanks to teachers, administrators, staff, and parents for their time and for all their support and encouragement during "Music in Our Schools Month."