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Students see ‘Hamilton’ and perform their own pieces about history
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Students see ‘Hamilton’ and perform their own pieces about history

Coming from all over the region, they met cast members and saw a special matinee as part of the musical's education outreach, #EduHam.

By 
The Notebook
 | November 8, 2019
Teaching to the tempo of mental health
Teaching & Classroom
Teaching to the tempo of mental health

Suzanne Spencer creates a culture of caring in her music classes at Benjamin Rush High.

By 
Alyssa Biederman
 | July 20, 2018
Grammy Music Ed coalition grants $5 million to District
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Grammy Music Ed coalition grants $5 million to District

The investment will be used to develop music curriculum for all grades that includes popular music, as well as production.

By 
Alyssa Biederman
 | July 16, 2018
Hill-Freedman teacher helps students find their voice in original music
Teaching & Classroom
Hill-Freedman teacher helps students find their voice in original music

He founded the Hill-Freedman record label, which is about to release its second album.

By 
Sam Haut
 | June 6, 2018
Center stage: Eagles’ Jason Kelce shows off his musical chops at Central High
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Center stage: Eagles’ Jason Kelce shows off his musical chops at Central High

The Super Bowl champion center picked up his high school saxophone and joined in with student musicians.

By 
Darryl C. Murphy
 | February 22, 2018
‘Symphony for a Broken Orchestra’ takes place Sunday
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‘Symphony for a Broken Orchestra’ takes place Sunday

By 
The Notebook
 | December 2, 2017
Documentary about Jackson Elementary’s rock band to air Sunday
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Documentary about Jackson Elementary’s rock band to air Sunday

By 
Evan Durant
 | October 25, 2017
Schools celebrate musical gifts from Grammy-nominated classical pianist
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Schools celebrate musical gifts from Grammy-nominated classical pianist

Lang Lang donated keyboards, materials, and money to support instruction. He studied at the Curtis Institute in Philadelphia and considers the city a second home.

By 
Evan Durant
 | October 9, 2017
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