National anthem celebration is September 14.On September 14, schools and communities across the nation will sing "The Star Spangled span·gle n. 1. A small, often circular piece of sparkling metal or plastic sewn especially on garments for decoration. 2. A small sparkling object, drop, or spot: spangles of sunlight. Banner" to celebrate the anniversary of our national anthem. Last year, more than 1,700 schools and organizations participated in a September 14 celebration. TV stations sent cameras and reporters to schools for live coverage of the kids singing, and more than 100 newspapers covered these school music programs. Teachers are urged to plan an event to showcase the important role music teachers play in passing our American heritage from one generation to the next. Contact your local teachers, parents, schools, and community leaders to join in singing this song together this year. This event is part of a national initiative called The National Anthem Project The National Anthem Project was launched in 2005 as a major initiative of MENC: The National Association for Music Education. Its goal was to increase public awareness of the importance of school music programs throughout the United States. : Restoring America's Voice. MTNA MTNA Music Teachers National Association MTNA Middle Tennessee Nursery Association (McMinnville, Tennessee) has joined forces with the National Association for Music Education MENC: The National Association for Music Education, formerly called Music Educators National Conference, is an organization based out of Reston, Virginia which is focused on the advancement of music education, both as a profession and the assurance of music education as (MENC MENC National Association for Music Education (formerly Music Educators National Conference) MENC Music Educators National Conference MENC Mensa of Eastern North Carolina (Local Group #275 of American Mensa, Ltd. ) and other organizations to promote this project. According to a Harris Interactive survey of 2,200 Americans, 61 percent could not correctly recite or complete the words to the national anthem. In addition, roughly 38 percent of American teens could not identify, by name, the nation's official song, according to an ABC News poll. For more information about National Anthem Project activities, go to www.nationalanthemproject.com. |
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