MusiCounts Stories
Read up on the latest issues in music education, hear inspirational stories of the transformative effects music can have on young people, and get to know the many community members who believe that investing in music education is essential.
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March 14, 2023
Jewel Casselman is the 2023 MusiCounts Teacher of the Year
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March 6, 2023
What it Means to Win
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February 28, 2023
The Power of the Voice: Heidi Wood
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February 23, 2023
Creating Connections in the Classroom: Kelly Stronach
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February 16, 2023
Empowering a community through music: Stephen Richardson
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February 9, 2023
Rhymes with Joy: Music and Community through the lens of Susan Evoy
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February 3, 2023
Guardian Charitable Choices Interviews: MusiCounts Team
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