From: TFLAVELL@pbs.org
Subject: CONCERT: World's Largest Concert [USA]
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Originator: recmusic@cygnus
Reply-To: TFLAVELL@pbs.org
Organization: Delft University of Technology
Date: Tue, 26 Jan 1993 09:55:22 GMT

The following instructional television program appears each year on 
many PBS stations.  Please consult with the Education Services 
Director at your local PBS station to see if it is available in your 
area.  To find out the name and phone number of your local Education 
Services Director, simply E-mail TFLAVELL@PBS.ORG or call 
(703) 739-5402.
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Music Education				THE WORLD'S LARGEST CONCERT
Grades K-12

SERIES DESCRIPTION


1.  TITLE 			THE WORLD'S LARGEST CONCERT 

2.  NUMBER/LENGTH 		1/30-Minute 

3.  SUBJECT/GRADE LEVEL 	Music/K-12 

4.  PRODUCER 			The Music Educators National 
				Conference	 (MENC)

5.  PRODUCTION DATE 		Annual production and 
				broadcast. 

6.  DESCRIPTION 

The World's Largest Concert (WLC) is a national celebration 
of music in our schools.  Students with interest in all 
manner of making music i. e., bands, choirs, orchestras, 
etc., and their teachers practice selected numbers 
throughout the year.  This broadcast connects these students 
from across the country in one grand, simultaneous sing-along 
performance of those musical numbers thus achieving "the 
world's largest concert. " WLC is presented annually as a 
national celebration during "Music In Our Schools Month". 

The 1993 event, "Make Time for Music" originates from the John F. Kennedy Center
for the Performing Arts, and features the Northern Virginia Youth Symphony and
the Montgomery Public Schools Honors Chorus in an all-student program. This 
year's host is Cynthia Gibb, from the television series, "Fame".

MENC mails promotional pieces with program information and 
tips on how to obtain sheet music directly to schools each 
Fall. 

7.  RIGHTS INFORMATION 

Broadcast Rights -- Unlimited broadcast rights (including 
educational cable, ITFS and closed circuit) for one year from 
date of first release (March of each year) available to 
public television stations and related education agencies at 
no cost. 

School Off-Air Record and Use Rights -- Free, unlimited 
school off-air record and use rights are available to 
schools.  

Videotape Duplication and Distribution Rights -- Tape 
duplication and distribution rights are available only to 
public television stations broadcasting the series and to 
state departments of education working in close cooperation 
with public television stations to provide or extend ITV 
services to schools.  

Audio-Visual/Non-Broadcast Rights -- A-V and non-broadcast 
rights are held by the Music Educators National Conference 
(MENC), 1902 Association Drive, Reston, VA, 22091, 
(703) 860-4000. 

Foreign Rights -- Held by MENC. 

8.  PROMOTIONAL MATERIALS

MENC mails glossy promotional pieces directly to schools in 
late fall or early winter.  In addition, the program is highlighted in MENC's 
newsletter,"Soundpost."  PBS/ESS distributes a promotional 
packet to stations for local customization and distribution.  A special 
guide for schools is available from MENC for $2.00 shipping 
and handling.  To order the guide, write to Music Educators National Conference 
(MENC), 1902 Association Drive, Reston, VA, 22091, (703) 860-
4000. 

9.  FUNDING

This program is funded by the Music Educators National 
Conference. 

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