Palm Beach Symphony Seeks to Honor 2019 Instrumental Music Teacher of the Year.
By: Palm Beach Symphony
Tags: Press Release, Orchestra, Palm Beach Symphony, Symphony, Education

Submission deadline is Nov. 1 for the honor that includes special opportunities for the teacher’s K-12 students

West Palm Beach, Fla. (September 11, 2019) — Music educators are too busy to toot their own horns and so students, parents, colleagues, and members of the community are being invited to nominate local instrumental music teachers for the title of Palm Beach Symphony 2019 Instrumental Music Teacher of the Year.

Nominations are open to current band or orchestra K-12 music teachers at public, private or charter schools in Palm Beach County who have a minimum of three years experience working directly with students and teaching music within a classroom or school setting. Teachers may be recommended for their accomplishments, including outstanding instructional technique and the ability to nurture talent as well as their capability of connecting with and inspiring their students. The deadline for nominations is Friday, November 1 at 5 p.m.

“A recent study by the Brookings Institution supported previous studies in the field and found that increasing exposure to arts education had a significant impact on the academic, social and emotional lives of students,” said Palm Beach Symphony CEO David H. McClymont. “Instrumental music teachers have a profound effect on their students’ lives and Palm Beach Symphony is honored to shine the spotlight on their accomplishments and join with them in their mission.”

In addition to recognition as the official 2019 Instrumental Music Teacher of the Year, the honor includes coaching sessions by Palm Beach Symphony musicians for spring semester music students, a classroom visit by Symphony Music Director Gerard Schwarz, invitation for a student music ensemble of the winning teacher’s choice to perform at a Palm Beach Symphony event and complimentary tickets for the winner’s classes to attend a Palm Beach Symphony concert.

Palm Beach Symphony has worked diligently to expand its music education programs and continues to expand its reach each year to students and school music programs throughout Palm Beach County. Through its Paul and Sandra Goldner Conservatory of Music, and funded in part by a $25,000 matching grant, Palm Beach Symphony offers vital music education initiatives, including artist-in-residence programs, teacher resources, donated instruments and an exclusive collaboration with the South Florida Science Center and Aquarium for STEAM Nights

The Instrumental Music Teacher of The Year nomination form and details are available on the Symphony’s website at https://www.palmbeachsymphony.org/programs/instrumental-music-teacher-of-the-year.

McClymont will also be personally highlighting the need for music education in the schools when he participates in the 140-mile Ironman Triathalon in Panama City, Florida this November as a Miles for Music fundraising challenge for the Symphony’s music education initiatives.

ABOUT PALM BEACH SYMPHONY

Palm Beach Symphony is South Florida’s premier orchestra known for its diverse repertoire and commitment to community. Founded in 1974, this 501(c)(3) nonprofit arts organization adheres to a mission of engaging, educating, and entertaining the greater community of the Palm Beaches through live performances of inspiring orchestral music. The orchestra is celebrated for delivering spirited performances by first-rate musicians and distinguished guest artists. Now in its 46th season, Palm Beach Symphony continues to expand its education and community outreach programs with children’s concerts, student coaching sessions and masterclasses, instrument donations, and free public concerts. For more information, visit www.palmbeachsymphony.org.

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PHOTO ATTACHED: Claudio Jaffe, Palm Beach Symphony principal cello, coaches students in a Palm Beach Public String Residency

CREDIT: Indie House Films

Suggested brief: Students, parents, colleagues and members of the community are invited to nominate local instrumental music teachers for the title of Palm Beach Symphony Instrumental Music Teacher of the Year. Nominations are open to current band or orchestra K-12 music teachers at public, private or charter schools in Palm Beach County who have a minimum of three years experience working directly with students and teaching music within a classroom or school setting. Teachers may be recommended for their accomplishments including outstanding instructional technique and the ability to nurture talent as well as their capability of connecting with and inspiring their students. The deadline for nominations is Friday, November 1 at 5 p.m. The nomination form and details are available on the Symphony’s website at https://www.palmbeachsymphony.org/programs/instrumental-music-teacher-of-the-year.

Suggested tweet: Beat the drum for a top instrumental music teacher by nominating him or her for @pbsymphony Instrumental Music Theater of the Year. Apply by Nov. 1 at https://bit.ly/302kGLv @FLMusicED @pbcsd

Suggested post: Palm Beach Symphony is accepting nominations for Instrumental Music Teacher of the Year. Nominations are open to current band or orchestra K-12 music teachers at public, private or charter schools in Palm Beach County who have a minimum of three years experience working directly with students and teaching music within a classroom or school setting. Apply by Nov. 1 at https://bit.ly/302kGLv. Florida Music Educators Association Palm Beach County School District

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