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MEMBER RESOURCE: The April issue of your Collegiate NewsLink is now online. This month's feature article shares ways to use your voice less in the music classroom. You'll also read about the top ten things future orchestra directors should know and news about Collegiate members.

MEMBER RESOURCE: This Week’s Featured Articles -

Band: Beware of Stress
Chorus: How Do You Select Literature for Your Choirs?
Future Teachers: Trouble in Paradise
General Music: Math + Music = Enriched Learning
Higher Education: Flexibility at All Times
Orchestra: The Bow: To Tape or Not to Tape?

PARTICIPATE: National Wanna Play Music Week May 5-9 - Wanna Play Music Week, a time to recognize the vital role music and music education plays in the lives of all Americans, kicks off on May 5 with the annual Music Monday celebration. The Music Monday song will be “Our Song,” composed by Amanda Walther and Sheila Carabine of the Canadian group DALA. The song (in many arrangements) can be downloaded here. Wanna Play Music Week is part of NAMM’s nationwide Wanna Play? campaign dedicated to increasing awareness of the proven benefits of playing musical instruments for people of all ages. For more information visit Wanna Play Music.

MEMBER OFFER: The April member monthly special features the Choral Triad Video series. These six videos are a must-have for teachers of choral music at all levels. In April only, MENC members can purchase each video for only $5.00 each - and receive the accompanying workbook free. Very limited quantities. Call member services for this offer 1-800-828-0229.