Check out the story and slide show from the February 6, 2008, Kokomo Tribune for a sample of Book Readers' music and pictures from a recent presentation!

Comments

	"You blow my mind the way you play instruments."
	"I would like to play french horn because it just sounds interesting."
	"I probably will become a band player someday. You really inspired me."
	"I probably will become a band player someday. You really inspired me."
	"I liked it when the whole fifth grade got to try an instrument."
	"I liked it when the whole fifth grade got to try an instrument."
	"It was cool to hear about Amelia Earhart."
	"I liked the program a lot because we were involved and not just told."
	"I hope I can play like that some day."
	"I think the music was wonderful. You picked a perfect person to tell us about."
	"I would like to play tuba because I like playing deep instruments."
	"You made me want to play an instrument and you gave me a lot of information."
	"Not only did you play music, you told an educational story about the past."
	"I want to know how to read music like you do."
	"I enjoyed learning all that stuff about Amelia Earhart."

 

 

 

	"The topic deals with a great role model.— Well done to relate to history and personal goals."
	"The benefits from this exposure cannot be measured. This is a tremendous enrichment. You livened our lives."
	"This is the only time many of our students are exposed to this style."
	"You're doing such a great thing here. They'll talk about this for days!"
	"Your pacing and energy are very impressive. Perfect for this age."
	"I liked the upbeat music and group participation."
	"The students love the chance of experiencing the instruments by playing them."
	"Many of our students are not subject to classical or ragtime music very often."
	"I believe that a strong , solid arts education background supports cognitive development in other intellectual areas. I support the work that Book Readers and horn Blowers do to provide a positive learning connection between reading and arts education."
	"Performing arts provides experiences that give all students the opportunities to stretch their talents..."
	"The demonstration of each instrument helps to hear their individual sounds."
	"Programs like this are essential to a quality school music program."