ALASKA'S NEWSPAPER

| Updated: 11:22 AM

Support school band, orchestra

The school board is considering eliminating sixth-grade band and orchestra, an extremely short-sighted maneuver. Studies have shown that students with music education do better in standardized math tests. Music teaches patience, co-operation and study skills.

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Carol Comeau has steadfastly promoted, fought for, encouraged and championed music education. Please contact your school board members at asdk12.org and let them hear your voice. The school board meeting is today (Thursday).

-- Marcia Hanson

Anchorage

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