Addison Trail hosts assembly to celebrate Music In Our Schools Month

Top row: Addison Trail Orchestra Director Alex Stombres conducts the Chamber Orchestra (left) and the Guitar Ensemble (right) during the school's Music In Our Schools Month assembly on March 6. Bottom row: The Addison Trail Shades of Blue (left) and Concert Choir (right) perform during the assembly, under the direction of Addison Trail Choir Director Jeff Nellessen.

Top and bottom: The Addison Trail Wind Ensemble performs during the school's Music In Our Schools Month assembly on March 6, under the direction of Addison Trail Music Department Head and Band Director Mark Corey.

On March 6, Addison Trail hosted an assembly to celebrate Music In Our Schools Month (MIOSM).

According to the National Association for Music Education's (NAfME) website (www.nafme.org), “March has been officially designated by the NAfME for the observance of 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 … MIOSM is an opportunity for music teachers to bring their music programs to the attention of the school and the community and to display the benefits school music brings to students of all ages.”

During the assembly, Addison Trail students and staff heard performances by the school’s Wind Ensemble, Shades of Blue, Concert Choir, Chamber Orchestra and Guitar Ensemble.