The Opportunity To Succeed: Inclusion in Music Education

01/29/2014

Jahmir Wallace was born without arms, but that hasn't stopped him from pursing his dreams. After seeing his sister play the piano, he decided that he should try out an instrument.

His school and community happily support him and even made him a special stand to play the trumpet with his feet.

Born without arms, ten-year-old Jahmir Wallace makes his dreams of playing the trumpet a reality with help from a local music store and supportive administra...

01/24/2014

How cool is this?

[...] Whalen and friend Mike DiCesare developed a harmonica-like device that attaches to a computer and allows people with limited mobility to create music through sipping and puffing motions. The device's unusualness alone makes it effective with some patients, said recreation therapist Connie Todt...

12/27/2013

Check out this inspiring TEDx talk from Sam Bems, a boy with Progeria, who is a percussion section leader in his high school marching band. He shares his philosophy for a happy life.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=36m1o-tM05g =16

Sam Berns is a Junior at Foxboro High School in Foxboro, Massachusetts, where he has achieved highest honors and is currently a percussion section leader in ...

11/15/2013

Quick question for those that have "Liked" us. How did you become aware of us? Please explain....

Our goal is to reach as many in a grass-roots way as possible, your information is invaluable to us on our quest to teach inclusion. Thank you.

10/06/2013

In THIS case we are glad to see a student "on the sidelines"

http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/health/2013/10/05/cheerleader-with-down-syndrome-rejoins-squad-after-safety-debate/

A Texas cheerleader with Down syndrome has rejoined her squad after being sidelined for what her school initially claimed were safety reasons. Brittany Davila, 16, is an honorary member of the Deer Park High School cheerleading squad, which means she doesn’t go to competitions or participate in stun...

09/04/2013

Show is tomorrow but tickets are still available!

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05/14/2013

Facebook friends: We offer to you I Am Potential Movie a movie based on Patrick Henry Hughes. Patrick was also featured in our project, "The Opportunity to Succeed: Inclusion In Music Education". Look what can happen when you choose to include!

01/24/2013

We're pretty excited about Yahoo News carrying a story about us! Spread the word to let kids make music.

Historically, handicapped children have been excluded from school music programs at every educational level – elementary, high school and university. "The Opportunity to Succeed” a DVD created for current and future band directors and music teachers, offers inspirational case studies filmed document...

11/27/2012

More good feedback, another positive review for the video! Thank you to all who support us in our efforts.

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07/19/2012

Another amazing story of what can be accomplished!

Despite failing to meet South African Olympic standards, Oscar Pistorius, the double-amputee runner who won a court battle to run against able-bodied athletes in international competitions, will compete in the 400 meters at the upcoming London Olympics. Pistorius was selected … Continue reading →

06/26/2012

Fully inclusive music education and participation in band, orchestra and choir programs should be the rule- not the exception. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WreIh_kwNQA

A DVD for current and future band, orchestra, and choir directors which features real life examples and testimonials from successful band inclusion programs ...

06/12/2012

Junior Jacob Lemke had the night of his life on Saturday. His classmates at Chippewa Falls Senior High School voted