[DOE-Arts] Arts Education Newsletter #47

[Argy Nestor]

November - the month filled with reasons to be thankful!  I am  
grateful to all of you for the work you do with Maine students every  
day.

** Link to the arts education newsletter #47 http://www.maine.gov/education/lres/vpa/newsletter/artsed47.pdf

And a few items that did not make the newsletter....

** A unique opportunity for publishing student art work is being  
offered by the Maine Learning Technology Initiative (MLTI).  There  
will be more details in future newsletters but here is a brief  
description to help you get started.  MLTI is currently accepting  
student artwork that will be featured as the default screen saver on  
the MLTI 2009 image. Submitted student photographs may feature a  
variety of artistic media created by students PreK-12.
Students work entered for consideration are required to be of  
landscape orientation (1152x870 pixels) and cannot contain people.  
Teachers are invited to submit student artwork to  
steve.vose at maine.gov.  If you have questions please call Steve at  
624-6777.  The submission of artwork is due 5:00 on January 16, 2009.   
Students who have their work selected will be recognized and  
celebrated for their accomplishments at an event to be scheduled later.

** Curt Roberts, Music Vice President for the Nor'Easters, a men's  
barbershop chorus based in Bath has this request.  Recently they  
performed a benefit show in Brunswick for Habitat for Humanity.  The  
Mt. Blue Voices appeared on the show and were extremely-well received  
by the audience.  Consequently, Curt has been asked to include high  
school a cappella groups in future shows (about four each year).  Curt  
would like to know which schools have a cappella groups and if any are  
interested.  He is eager to support and promote school groups.  Please  
contact Curt directly if you are interested in learning more. jhrjcr at aol.com

** Just a reminder: During November 24 though December 3 I will be  
away from the office spending some much needed time with my family.   
Therefore, I will not be answering email or returning phone messages.

My best wishes for a very HAPPY THANKSGIVING to each of you!

Make it a GREAT turkey day,
Argy

Argy Nestor
Visual and Performing Arts Specialist
Maine Department of Education
23 State House Station
Augusta, ME 04333-0023
207-624-6825
fax: 207-624-6821
argy.nestor at maine.gov
http://www.maine.gov/education/lres/vpa/	





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