“Solid Gold Sock Hop” Supports Music Education during Music in Our Schools Month®
Special thanks to Ben Sandifer with “Solid Gold Sock Hop,” for supporting the National Association for Music Education’s annual celebration of Music in Our Schools Month®! Solid Gold Sock Hop is a weekly radio show-podcast all about the music of the golden years of top 40 radio.
Ben talks about why music is important and what you can do to support your music programs. Listen below:
Here, Ben speaks with harmonica and saxophone player Jimmy Hall, front man for the band Wet Willie, about getting his start in his school music program in Mobile, AL. Listen below:
Ben features late musician Bobby Skel of Swainsboro, Georgia, who was part of the Dick Clark Traveling Band Stand, on getting an early start in music. Listen below:
Ben talks about the elementary band teacher who inspired him, and encourages listeners to thank the music teachers in their life. Listen below:
For more ideas on how you can support your local music program, see these articles:
- “5 Ways to Support Your Music Program“
- “Advocacy and Arts Education Work Hand-in-Hand” by NYSSMA State Chairperson for Public Relations and Information John Gallagher
Catherina Hurlburt, Communications Manager, March 18, 2016. © National Association for Music Education (NAfME.org)
