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For One Philadelphia Drummer, His Beat Is Helping Kids In Need Learn Music

“I come from a family that wasn’t able to afford a drum set at the time,” says Ryan Crump, founder of the Philly Drum Project. “I understand the need.”

2012/06/04

(Justin Guarini, second from right, is among the surprise guests congratulating Scott Teachner, second from left, on his retirement after 35 years as an influential music teacher. Credit: Mark Shegda)

Bucks Music Teacher, Retiring After 35 Years, Gets a ‘Mr. Holland’ Farewell

The Central Bucks School District is bidding farewell to a popular music teacher who taught thousands of students, including some who went on to fame of their own in various ways.

2012/05/30

(File photo: an elementary school music class)

Area Educator Urges School Boards To Preserve Music Programs

The cash-strapped Bristol Township (Pa.) school board is mulling over the end of music classes, and it’s not the only district in a bind. But critics say this solution is shortsighted.

2011/06/13

Settlement Music School To Dedicate New Willow Grove Branch On Thursday

Nearly three years after breaking ground, a prominent Philadelphia-area music school will be dedicating its new building in Montgomery County later this week.

2011/03/15

African-American Museum Launches ‘Lens Legacy’ Program

The African-American Museum in Philadelphia has announced its new “Lens Legacy” program, which will allow kids to learn the roots of the music business.

2010/12/10

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