Artists from across the scope of music
and songwriting have come together in collaboration with the National Music Council (NMC) and the National Federation of State High School
Associations (NFHS) to thank music educators and administrators for
their continuing perseverance during these challenging times. The hope
is that the messages of appreciation in this video are able to help
uplift and inspire music educators to keep the music playing.
This video kicks off Music In Our Schools Month (MIOSM), which occurs every year in March as a push for
schools across the nation to focus on the importance of music education.
The events and programs surrounding MIOSM are a perfect way to increase
the awareness of the lifelong benefits that K-12 music programs provide
students.
In addition to the SGA, the NMC and the
NFHS, many of America’s greatest artists wanted to let music teachers
know that their efforts really do make an enormous, positive difference
in the lives of students, especially in times of a crisis.
Award-winning musicians and songwriters Garth Brooks, Trisha Yearwood,
Paul Shaffer, Rosanne Cash, John Rich (Big & Rich), Jim Lauderdale,
Steve Winwood,
Nile Rodgers (Chic), Donald Fagen (Steely Dan),
Take 6, and the late Chick Corea - all offer
inspirational words throughout the video.
Joining this group is
Country Music Television’s “Next Women of Country” Class of 2021 group
Chapel Hart and up-and-coming singer-songwriter Paige King Johnson. The
SGA joins them in celebrating our music teachers during Music in Our
Schools Month.