What is it?:
MIOSM, or Music In Our Schools Month, is a month-long event that aims to draw attention to the significance of music education in our schools and community.
When is it celebrated?:
The event happens the whole month of March every year. There is a yearly theme, for this year the slogan is "Music! Just Imagine..." Participating schools and related organizations have various activities and concerts held in different venues. These activities help showcase the talents of students together with their teachers and band directors.
Who founded it?:
MENC sponsors and coordinates this event. This started in 1973 and has continued through the years with their supporters growing in number. MENC has specific chairpersons for each US state organization plus Europe and the District of Columbia.
What is the purpose of MIOSM?:
The goal of this event is to stress the importance of quality music education in our schools and to enlist the support of teachers, students, parents, members of the community, organizations and individuals to become advocates of music education.
What are the activities this year?:
This year they have the following activities:
- MIOSM "I Imagine" Essay Contest - Open to K-6 students
- MIOSM Song Writing Contest - Open to 7th to 12th grade students
- WLC Song Lesson Plan Writing Contest - Open to all MENC members
- Participation in the World's Largest Concert on March 12, 2009
Where can I get more information?:
You can learn more about MENC and this years' MIOSM program by going to their
Web site.
