The school and the Symphony designed the concept and instructional focus together, in accordance with the NC Standard Course of Study. Music Complements Instruction Reid Park Principal, Dekota McCullough, came to the school in the program's third year.
Principals are extremely test-score oriented.
My initial skepticism was not based on the arts, but I wanted them to show me how this would impact learning . What she discovered pleased her - the school and the Symphony were working toward the same goal. The musicians understood clearly what the state required of students in terms of standard course of study objectives, and the teachers worked closely with them as they devised lessons plans that would complement levels of instruction. I saw a lot of partnership . . . Students are active participants in the learning process.