Reference, Special Needs

 Patricia Shehan Campbell.

Shaping Music Education from a Global Perspective by Huib Schippers.

A Guide for All Music Students by Bonnie Blanchard with Cynthia Blanchard Acree offers students a set of tools for their musical lives.

Bonnie Blanchard. Enriching Lives for Music Teachers and Having a Blast! for Music Students

Practical, teacher tested tips by Scott Watson.

Eric Jensen writes a relevant, practical book for grasping why music is vital for children’s development and learning.

Ruby helps kids explore ways to identify, express, and move through their feelings.

When renowned dancer Pierre Dulaine (Antonio Banderas) takes a teaching job in a NYC public school, he is ridiculed by the street-wise students. He begins to meld their hip-hop moves with his ballroom style and, over time, becomes their mentor. 

A homeless, ex-Julliard musician battles mental illness through the power of music and friendship. 

The harrowing documentary of the 8 bandsmen who stayed and played on the Titanic knwoing their fate was sealed.

A showcase of awe-inspiring talent, tenacity and passion, Bess Kargman's documentary paints a thrilling and moving portrait of the most gifted young ballet stars of tomorrow.

An uplifting hit cheered by audiences everywhere starring Richard Dreyfuss as a composer and High School teacher.

Kurt Gerron, German war hero and well-loved Jewish actor, singer and director in the 1930's was sent to Terezin camp and forced to direct a propaganda film for his Nazi captors.  Also see the story behind Terezin camp.

Two transformative programs in public schools bring underprivileged children/youth together through dance.

1911 edition in digital format with enhanced navigation.

Boston Youth Symphony players are taken completely out of their comfort zones.