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John Benham writes for SupportMusic.com.(Items of Interest)(Brief Article)
John Benham, a thirty-year music education veteran and leading music advocate, began writing the music education web log--or "blog"--for SupportMusic.com. His weekly "CounterPoint" commentary offers an experienced insider's insights on preserving music education, links to relevant sources and occasional feedback from other music advocates. Recognized as an expert in saving and restoring school music programs, Benham has been credited with staving off more than $62 million in potential budgetary reductions in music throughout the United States and Canada.
Benham's "CounterPoint" will relate anecdotes and information culled from his decades of experience defending music education. Topics include ...
- John Benham, youngest child of Benham Cos.' founder, dies.
- Newspaper article from: Daily Oklahoman (Oklahoma City, OK) August 5, 2006 700+ words
...architectural design and engineering firm. John Benham was born in Kansas City, Mo., on...executive officer and the nephew of John Benham, said his uncle was "the moral compass...who knew him," Lance Benham said. John Benham rose to become president of the Benham...
- The coalition saved the day! (National Coalition for Music Education)
- Magazine article from: Music Trades Button, Betsy Kent, Virginia May 1, 1997 700+ words
...resolve in the area of music education coalition/advocacy...Friends of Auburn Music Education) realized that the...beginning of the end for music education in the Auburn City...of the videotape by John Benham, Reverse Economics...
- Who says print music is a nickel & dime business? (Retail Sheet Music Dealers'...
- Magazine article from: Music Trades June 1, 1992 700+ words
...awareness of the need for music education in schools. Available to...Tim Lautzenheiser, and John Benham address the value and importance of music education; the National Commission on Music Education's 1991 Report; and a manual...
- NABIM (BY ANY NAME) PRESSES FOR GROWTH.
- Magazine article from: Music Trades October 1, 2000 700+ words
...partnered with NAMM, and the work of John Benham." In fact, school music advocate Dr. John Benham was called on to address the meeting...students, NABIM's advocacy for school music education is hardly surprising. Threats to school...
- No time to let up! (33rd annual National Association of School Music Dealers...
- Magazine article from: Music Trades May 1, 1995 700+ words
...Intensified advocacy for music education was the theme of the...impassioned plea for music education during the broadcast...responsibilities." John Benham was on hand to translate...aside the benefits of music education, when school boards...
- NABIM "Superfund" to aid school music. (National Association of Band Instrument...
- Magazine article from: Music Trades November 1, 1992 700+ words
...applauds the accomplishments of the National Coalition for Music Education and will continue to support its long range plans and activities...the support and funding for expansion of the work of Dr. John Benham and his Consultant Services to Assist Public School Music...
- Band manufacturers' Super Fund pays big dividends: $2,700,000 restored to...
- Magazine article from: Music Trades November 1, 1993 700+ words
...allocated $125,000 in 1993 to support the activities of Dr. John Benham, a noted school music advocate and specialist in reinstating...teachers to meet with parents and students interested in music education to sample various instruments and learn rudiments of reading...
- Music education examined by Public Radio. (Connecticut Public Radio)
- Magazine article from: Music Trades June 1, 1995 700+ words
...Public Radio will examine music education in the U.S. today in...five-part series, The Music Education Project, for broadcast...researchers discussing current music education issues. Among these issues...