Rockin’ the Schools - Testimonials
Here’s what people are saying about our programs…
About our classes:
“The multi-dimensional presentation challenged each student and myself to consider different ways of understanding how music affects culture and consequently, the world.”
“My colleagues and I were very impressed with the quality of this program. It met our expectations—in fact, it exceeded our expectations—and enhanced the students’ learning. The staff was well prepared and welcoming. Thank you for a great experience!” – P.R. Colarochio, Case Elementary, 2nd grade
“Our students with special needs have difficulty sitting for a long program and understanding [some] presentations, but your program was interactive, educational, fun, and our children were thoroughly engaged!” – David Weiss, Occupational Therapist, Harbor Center, Special Education
“Music education is seriously lacking in my school. In a brief span of time your programs begin to make up for that. I believe that [“The Kids Are Alright”] has allowed the students the opportunity to see music as more than simply enjoyment. We will continue to listen for pitch, volume, etc. in the classroom.” - Melanie Nakovachny, Woodland Hills
“I’ve been trying to teach my kindergarteners music concepts (loud, soft, high, low, fast, slow, etc.). After attending your program, my students understood what I have been trying to teach. They began to respond much more in follow-up activities.”
“As a whole we enjoyed the presentation of Hip-Hop and Music Technology. It has inspired a few of us to start making our own beat tracks using computer technology.” - Dawn Lindsay, Northwest Academy
“The class lived up to my expectations and more! Many students have indicated this has been our best seminar day so far this year…There was discussion (student generated) on the bus returning to the schools that day, and at our next meeting days.” - Polly Bowman, Parma City Schools
“This class was fun, educational and exciting. The presenters were fantastic and great at teaching and including the students as opposed to ‘telling.’ Thank you!”
“Everything was highly organized and professionally done. Our students (grades 1-4) continue to sing the songs that they learned, and the rhythms they learned continue to resurface.”
“The Educational Program had such a great influence on our students. They still remember many of the famous artists’ names and songs from the past.”
“The instructor was fabulous. She knew her material well and presented in a fun and imaginative manner in which all the students participated through questions, answers, dance, motion and video.”
About our materials:
“I loved the pre-lessons I downloaded from the website. The activities were very engaging and appropriate--the students had a blast” – Deborah Lesuer, Harris elementary, 4th grade
“The follow up activities look great! I can’t wait to use the lesson plan on acoustics. I’ve been dying to find a way to sneak in Robert Moog and the development of the synthesizer. We especially liked the demonstration of the recording software” – Carey Perkins, St. Charles, 7th Grade
“We were able to use almost all the material and information following our visit. We had a great discussion using what we experienced and the students were eager to express themselves concerning the visit. Thank you for allowing us to have such a great experience.”
Rockin' the Schools
Chuck Berry's Gibson ES-335 Electric Guitar
Photo by Andrew Moore
Collection of Chuck Berry
