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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D">Agreed.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D">Jeff Thomas<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"">From:</span></b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif""> Board [mailto:board-bounces@astamichigan.org]
<b>On Behalf Of </b>Alwin, Abigail<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Wednesday, March 27, 2013 11:09 AM<br>
<b>To:</b> Andrea Yun<br>
<b>Cc:</b> board@astamichigan.org<br>
<b>Subject:</b> Re: [MASTA Board] Something to discuss<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">I would vote that we absolutely should have our name on the list!<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt">Abby Alwin<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">On Tue, Mar 26, 2013 at 11:15 PM, Andrea Yun <<a href="mailto:ayun@umich.edu" target="_blank">ayun@umich.edu</a>> wrote:<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">If put to a vote, I'd say to add our name to the list.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">On Tue, Mar 26, 2013 at 6:25 PM, Caitlin Mihalko <<a href="mailto:mihalkoc@gmail.com" target="_blank">mihalkoc@gmail.com</a>> wrote:<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Should we add our organization to the list?<br>
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<h5>Proud to share that the following Michigan arts organizations have endorsed the MSU College of Music's position on the decision to cut elementary music teaching positions in the Lansing School District:<br>
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The Lansing Symphony Orchestra<br>
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The Wharton Center for the Performing Arts<br>
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The Greater Lansing Arts Council<br>
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Art Serve Michigan<br>
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The Michigan School Vocal Music Association<br>
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The Michigan Music Education Association<br>
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Click "Like" if you agree with these partners that all children deserve access to a high quality music education provided by certified music educators."<o:p></o:p></h5>
<p>If you are not familiar with what has been happening I have provided a few links below.
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<p><a href="http://www.music.msu.edu/news-archive/music-teachers-and-our-community" target="_blank">http://www.music.msu.edu/news-archive/music-teachers-and-our-community</a><o:p></o:p></p>
<p><a href="http://www.cms.msu.edu/el/LansingCuts.php" target="_blank">http://www.cms.msu.edu/el/LansingCuts.php</a><o:p></o:p></p>
<p><a href="http://dianeravitch.net/2013/03/22/lansing-cuts-teachers-of-arts-music-physical-ed-on-elementary-schools/" target="_blank">http://dianeravitch.net/2013/03/22/lansing-cuts-teachers-of-arts-music-physical-ed-on-elementary-schools/</a><o:p></o:p></p>
<p><a href="http://www.lansingstatejournal.com/article/20130321/NEWS05/303210084" target="_blank">http://www.lansingstatejournal.com/article/20130321/NEWS05/303210084</a><o:p></o:p></p>
<p><a href="http://www.wlns.com/story/21771575/new-teacher-contract-brings-in-community-members-to-schools#.UU2O5ZTJB1o.facebook" target="_blank">http://www.wlns.com/story/21771575/new-teacher-contract-brings-in-community-members-to-schools#.UU2O5ZTJB1o.facebook</a><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p>I don't think we should stand silent on this. <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p>Caitlin M.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt">-- <br>
Abigail Alwin<br>
String Specialist, Ann Arbor Public Schools<br>
Orchestra Director, Clague Middle School<br>
2616 Nixon Rd., Ann Arbor, MI 48105<br>
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