Our Mission
Music is a universal language and an essential quality of being human. Each student deserves the opportunity to experience, participate in, and perform music. Through music in our schools, we empower our students to develop 21st century skills in order to become productive members of a diverse and changing society. It is our mission to have a consistent and thriving music programs in the FNSBSD. Music education promotes critical thinking and problem solving, collaboration, creativity, initiative, self-direction, leadership, and responsibility. These developed qualities provide our students with the building blocks to ensure successful futures.
Who we are
The Fairbanks Public School Music Advocacy Committee is a group of educators and community members who feel that every child deserves a consistent and equitable music program in their school.
What We've Achieved
Created social media campaigns including a Facebook Page to keep the public informed of our current advocacy efforts.
Petitioned School Board members to support music education programs in our district.
Worked with administrators to find solutions to music scheduling issues.
Created a Student Musician of the Month Spotlight
Sought input from community members and organizations that are impacted by music education.
Hold monthly meetings to receive stakeholder input on music education in our community.
Created a yearly “State of Music” report which is delivered to the school board.
“Music education can help spark a child’s imagination or ignite a lifetime of passion. When you provide a child with new worlds to explore and challenges to tackle, the possibilities are endless. Music education should not be a privilege for a lucky few, it should be a part of every child’s world of possiblity.
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