The Boston Music Education Collaborative's mission is to redevelop and reinvigorate music in Boston's schools by positioning music at the core of the educational framework. By applying music's potential as a vehicle for success in academic and non-academic pursuits, the BMEC is creating a visionary program where music can make a difference in the quality of education. To learn more about the BMEC , click here. The BMEC has started two new exciting interdisciplinary programs. As its latest contribution to the Collaborative, WGBH has developed Music and Words, where students create their own mini radio program based on the popular production, Sound and Spirit.
Students write the show around a topic using music, literature, storytelling and original writing.
Also new to BMEC classrooms is a joint effort with BMEC partner New England Conservatory and From the Top, the radio show which celebrates the talents and lives of young musicians. The Circuit weaves academic and musical teaching as students learn about a performer who has appeared on the show. April is the month for a second unit with this team. From the Top's young performers. All units are taught by teams of classroom and music teachers.