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Loyalsock music department highlights composer commission series

The music departments of the three Loyalsock area schools offered several updates during a recent school board meeting. Middle school band director and coordinator for the music department David Tini started with a new commission initiative that will bring composers to the district to write music specifically for those students. This year’s commission was written by Dr. Travis J. Weller, Ph.D., associate professor of music, department assistant chair and director of music education for Messiah University, and was performed by the seventh and eighth grade band during their March 27 ...

Curtin Intermediate teacher named 2025 Pa. Teacher of the Year finalist

The Pennsylvania Department of Education today announced the names of 12 educators nominated to be the 2025 Pennsylvania Teacher of the Year. “The Shapiro Administration commends these educators for their excellence in the classroom and commitment to their schools, students, and ...

Lewisburg Children’s Museum launches Hands in Clay workshop series with artist Ellen Jamiolkowski

LEWISBURG — The Lewisburg Children’s Museum will host Ellen Jamiolkowski as an artist-in-residence in partnership with the Perry County Council of the Arts for a series of workshops called Hands in Clay. Workshops for elementary-age children are available on April 13, 20 and 27 from 2 to 4 p.m. with participants returning May 4 to decorate their projects. A preschool-age Hands in Clay workshop will be April 25, 10 to 11 a.m., with the decorating day on May 4. “The Lewisburg Children’s Museum is excited to host such a unique program. This will be a great way to introduce kids ...