On the Map: Using Popular Music to Connect With Urban Youth

Posted on January 7, 2011 by fttgreenroom

This recent addition to our Arts Leadership map is inspirational! When Gregg Breinberg  started working at P.S. 22 in 1999, the lack of a music program meant teaching second grade. The next year, Gregg asked the administration to let him start a chorus and become a full-time music teacher. Despite arts budget cuts, the school [...]

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‘Tis the Season…Audition Season, That Is!

Posted on January 5, 2011 by fttgreenroom

January means college auditions, so this post features a great article written by From the Top alum and Jack Kent Cooke Young Artist Ren Martin-Doike. Ren shares tips and hints for preparing for those college auditions, as well as interesting links and ideas for practicing. We hope you enjoy, and good luck if you’re auditioning [...]

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On the Map: 13-Year-Old Guitarist Plays for Peace

Posted on January 5, 2011 by fttgreenroom

This is a recently addition to our Arts Leadership map that you don’t want to miss! In early 2008 Ben Werdegar saw a story about Iraqi children needing wheelchairs and knew he had to find a way to help. Two years and $18,500 later, 13-year-old Ben is truly making a difference through his music. “I’m [...]

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