Use this site to find contact information for Massachusetts' senators and representatives, to find out about state laws, and to follow legislative proposals. Choose "House" or "Senate" under "Legislators" on the Home Page to find contact information, including phone numbers and e-mail addresses. Under "Current Legislation" you'll find links to "Text of Senate Bills" and "Text of House Bills." On those pages you can search for a phrase, a keyword, or a bill number.

Use this site to find contact information for Georgia's senators and representatives, to find out about state laws, and to follow legislative proposals. The Home Page is very straightforward, so that it is easy to find the important features, such as "Live Broadcast," which lets you view video feed from the House or Senate. A search box lets you find bills that interest you. To find contact information for representatives or senators, use the menu items "House" and "Senate," respectively.

The GRAMMY Foundation® was founded in 1989 to cultivate the awareness, appreciation and advancement of the contribution of recorded music on American culture. The Foundation accomplishes this mission through programs and activities designed to engage the music industry and cultural community as well as the general public. The site includes links to: GRAMMY In The Schools (program for high school students to teach and prepare them for careers in music), GRAMMY Signature Schools (program that honors public high school music programs that promote and preserve music education as a key part of their curriculum), and a Careers in Music handbook for students.

The site includes approximately 80 color instrument images. Clip art from this site must be used specifically to enhance (decorate) projects, whether personal or commercial. You may not pick clip art to create your own clip art site or clip art collection to redistribute commercially. Please see the terms of image use before utilizing these images. Clip art may be useful in newsletters or on bulletin boards to promote your music program.

Use this site to find contact information for Hawaii's senators and representatives, to find out about state laws, and to follow legislative proposals. Click on "Bill Status & Documents" to search for a bill or sign up to receive e-mail notifications of hearings held by certain committees. Click "House" or "Senate" for contact information for legislators.

Located in seacoast N.H., we offer workshops, seminars, and concerts for music teachers and their students. Our purpose is to promote String Orchestra programs in public schools. It is our express mission to serve music teachers and their students by providing strategies, master classes, workshops, and concerts that will instruct and inspire the next generation of musicians.We are a 501(c)(3) educational corporation and are registered with the IRS. Our Letter of Determination is available upon request.

HealthRhythms is a new division within Remo Inc. that develops and provides materials, programs, training, and the latest research supporting the use of drumming as an effective means for promoting and maintaining health and well-being. Included in the site are articles and health studies on the benefits of music and drumming.

Use this site to find contact information for Idaho's senators and representatives, to find out about state laws, and to follow legislative proposals. Click on "Citizen Legislators" to find contact information for senate and house members. Use the "Quick Bill Search" on the left-hand side to find a particular bill.

Public and private Illinois schools post openings on this site. You can search for jobs or post your resume.

Use this site to find contact information for Illinois' senators and representatives, to find out about state laws, and to follow legislative proposals. A search box on the left lets you find bills by number or by keyword. Click on "Members" under "Senate" or "House" to find contact information for legislators. You may also click on "Audio/Video" to watch/listen live when the House and Senate are in session. Sign up for "My Legislation" to track bills of your choice.

Use this site to find contact information for Indiana's senators and representatives, to find out about state laws, and to follow legislative proposals. A link at the bottom of the Home Page invites you to "Listen to the General Assembly." From the left-hand menu, click on "Bills and Resolutions," then search by bill number or keyword for bills that interest you. To find contact information, click "Legislators," then click the "How To Contact Your Legislator" link near the bottom.

The International Foundation for Music Research (IFMR) was founded in 1997 to support scientific research to explore the relationship between music and physical and emotional wellness, with particular attention to the elderly population, the impact of music-making on at-risk youth, and music education and the effect of music and music-making. Sections of the web site include News & Events, Publications, Grants & Funding, and Research Tools.

Use this site to find contact information for Iowa's senators and representatives, to find out about state laws, and to follow legislative proposals. Click on "Legislators" on the left for contact information for senators and representatives. The "Track Legislation" link on the left takes you to a page where you can find bills or, if you continue to "Bill Watch," track the progress of bills. Apparently, you will receive e-mail updates when bills you are tracking are modified. Live House and Senate audio is available via links from the Home Page, as well. Handy windows on the home page let you scroll through the day's activities in the House and Senate.

Again for 2004, tax law includes special credit of up to $250 to eligible teachers who buy their own classroom resources, even without itemizing. Read details at the official IRS web site, or call their recorded message line: 1-800-829-4477 (message 458).

Mankato Area Public School's music teacher Cindy Shirk has collected dozens of links related to music resources for music educators. Several music advocacy sites are included in the extensive list.

Use the Kansas Educational Employment Board web site to search for a job in music education in Kansas. You can also find information about various schools throughout the state, including links to school web sites, where available. There is also a job fair finder that will help you locate education job fairs anywhere in the U.S.

Use this site to find contact information for Kansas' senators and representatives, to find out about state laws, and to follow legislative proposals. The "Quick Search" on the right side of the Home Page lets you find a statute or bill. A link at the top invites you to "Listen In Live." For contact information, use the pulldown menu on the left-hand side to choose either "House Roster" or "Senate Roster," then hit "Go." Multi-bill tracking and a feature called "Lobbyist-In-A-Box" are also available, but only with a paid subscription.

The site contains 28 color images of various instruments. All clip art images on this web site are free for commercial or personal use, and there is no requirement to link back to this site. The site does not include a "terms of image use." Clip art may be useful in newsletters or on bulletin boards to promote your music program.

Use this site to find contact information for Kentucky's senators and representatives, to find out about state laws, and to follow legislative proposals. Click on "Who's My Legislator?" to find contact information for House and Senate members. To find a bill, from the Home Page click "Legislative Resources," then click "Search the KRS, KAR, Bills." This will take you to a keyword search. Under "Public Services" is a link to listen to the KET Video Stream site, where you can view live or archived video.

Our laboratory studies the science of musical sound, using a broad spectrum of approaches from low-levels (genes, neuroanatomy) to higher level processes such as the acquisition of musical expertise and the perception of musical emotion. We employ a variety of tools, including functional neuroimaging, studies of specific populations with neurogenetic impairments, psychophysics, and traditional behavioural psychology experiments. We are also engaged in the development of new quantitative methods for studying these phenomena.

Learning, Arts, and the Brain, a study three years in the making, is the result of research by cognitive neuroscientists from seven leading universities across the United States. In the Dana Consortium study, released in March 2008, researchers grappled with a fundamental question: Are smart people drawn to the arts or does arts training make people smarter?

For the first time, coordinated, multi-university scientific research brings us closer to answering that question. Learning, Arts, and the Brain advances our understanding of the effects of music, dance, and drama education on other types of learning. Children motivated in the arts develop attention skills and strategies for memory retrieval that also apply to other subject areas.

This web site offers "one-stop-shopping" for links to legislation, Federal Register Notices, Policy Guidance, and Grant Applications for the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001. Links to Legislation, Regulations, and Policy Guidance for programs still being implemented under the Improving America's Schools Act are also on this site.

This page contains links (.html, .pdf, .doc) of regulations and guidance information that apply to programs being implemented under the Improving America's Schools Act (IASA).

Our laboratory studies the science of musical sound, using a broad spectrum of approaches from low-levels (genes, neuroanatomy) to higher level processes such as the acquisition of musical expertise and the perception of musical emotion. We employ a variety of tools, including functional neuroimaging, studies of specific populations with neurogenetic impairments, psychophysics, and traditional behavioural psychology experiments. We are also engaged in the development of new quantitative methods for studying these phenomena.

On March 2, 2005, the House of Representatives passed "Congressional Resolution 45," which states that "music education grounded in rigorous instruction is an important component of a well-rounded academic curriculum and should be available to every student in every school." Display the text prominently and distribute freely to show others Congress' stance on music education.

Little Kids Rock believes that all children in our public schools deserve music education. Music education is a transforming force in children's lives. This is why we are dedicated to bringing free musical instruments and music instruction to public school children. At Little Kids Rock, we believe that music matters...

Use this site to find contact information for Louisiana's senators and representatives, to find out about state laws, and to follow legislative proposals. Information on the Home Page shows the days activities. Further down the page is a bill search feature, and further still is a link to "Find Out!" who your legislators are. To find a full listing, you'll need to go to "About The Legislature," then select "House of Representatives" or "Senate" under "Officers of the Legislature."

Use this site to find contact information for Maine's senators and representatives, to find out about state laws, and to follow legislative proposals. For contact information, click on either the House or Senate link to find a link to e-mail addresses. The "Legislative Audio Broadcasts" link on the Home Page lets you listen to live House and Senate proceedings. Clicking on "Session Information" takes you to a page with links to search for or browse bills.

Use this site to find contact information for Maryland's senators and representatives, to find out about state laws, and to follow legislative proposals. For contact information, click either to "Contact or find a Legislator." A link near the top of the Home Page lets you listen to House or Senate proceedings. Click "Bill Information and Status" to track bills. You can subscribe for up-to-the-minute updates, but the subscription costs quite a bit.

The mission of the National Association for Music Education (MENC) is to advance music education by encouraging the study and making of music by all. The site includes information on how to get your state legislature to officially observe Music In Our Schools Month (March), how to contact and work with the media, articles in support of music education, and links to other music advocacy organizations.

On MENC's web site, you can search for or browse jobs or register as a job seeker (free).

Use this site to find contact information for Michigan's senators and representatives, to find out about state laws, and to follow legislative proposals. Right on the Home Page a search form lets you look for a bill by number or by keyword. If you click on "Bills" (on the left), you'll find more search options, and you can also view recent legislative activity. If you register (for free), you can use the automatic notification service so you can track bills. Click on "Legislators" in the menu on the left, then select the House or Senate option under "Contact Your Legislators."

The MIND Institute is a community-based nonprofit research organization, formed in 1998 and dedicated to brain research and to preparing students in grades K-12, regardless of cultural or socioeconomic background, for success in school, work, and society. (The research division of the Institute discovered "the Mozart Effect.") PDF downloads on "the Mozart Effect," the effect of music in early childhood, scientific articles, and newsletters are included on the web site.

Use this site to find contact information for Minnesota's senators and representatives, to find out about state laws, and to follow legislative proposals. For contact information, click the "Contact Us" link near the bottom of the Home Page. You'll then see links for "House Members" or "Senate Members." You'll also have an option to find out "Who Represents Me?" Use the prominent "Bill Search, Status, and MyBills" link on the Home Page to find out about proposed legislation. MyBills, once you register, lets you "Track House and Senate bills by bill number, subject, or author."

Use this site to find contact information for Mississippi's senators and representatives, to find out about state laws, and to follow legislative proposals. For contact information, click the "House of Representatives" or "State Senate," links on the left of the page. You'll then see links for "Members." By using the "Bill Status" and "Bill Status Text Search" buttons (on the left of the home page) you can read specifics about proposed legislation. The Mississippi Legislature does not offer an e-mail notification option.

Right from the home page you can listen live to the House and Senate debates, sign-up to track bills from both the House and Senate, look up your specific legislator using your zip code plus four-digit postal code, and more.

By following the Senate and House links at the top (above the blue bar) or bottom of the page, you can find the senator for your district, contact information for the 50 members of the Montana Senate or the 100 members of the House of Representatives, and your legislators using your zip code. From the main options on the left, you can search for bills and gain more in-depth information on the Montana State Legislature.

The Mr. Holland's Opus Foundation supports music education and its many benefits through the donation and repair of musical instruments to underfunded schools, community music programs, and individual students nationwide. The site includes online grant applications and registration for Opus Notes (e-mail newsletter).

NEA has several lesson plans and activities to help classroom teachers incorporate music into their classroom. The site also contains tips, teaching techniques, and essays.

This web page contains several links to music education advocacy organizations and research on the connections between musical training and cognitive development.

Music for All is dedicated to providing access to valuable information and resources to support music and the arts in education and communities. Find out how to get more involved and make a difference here.

The Music For All Foundation is a national nonprofit organization committed to expanding the role of music and the arts in education, to heightening the public's appreciation of the value of music and arts education, and to creating a positive environment for the arts through societal change. The site features a news service, advocacy resources, a links section, and a blog.

Music clip art, links, graphics, and much more.

The mission of the Music in Schools Initiative, started by members of the Yale class of 1957 at their 40th reunion, is to promote expanded music education in public schools K-12 across the country, in order to reverse the reduction in music education that has occurred nationwide. A sampling of national school district surveys and school district curricula, advocacy links, and links to other advocacy resources are included on the site.

Music in Schools Today (MuST) supports, develops, and promotes music education for youth in schools and in the community. MuST offers advocacy assistance to parents, educators, schools, and school districts in starting or strengthening music and arts programs in grades K-12. The site includes advocacy research, a "how-to" section for kids, artist spotlight, and information on scholarship programs, music schools/camps, and competitions.

Music Matters is a full-service music center located in Roswell, GA. Their web site includes music education articles, free lesson plans, and the MusicStaff.com Teacher Locator to help you find a music teacher in your area.

Welcome to the worldwide Music Schools directory. Here you can find a listing of music schools in your area. Also, you can read about: music instruments, careers in music, music education, and the music industry.

The mission of Music Teachers National Association is to advance the value of music study and music-making to society and to support the professionalism of music teachers. The site includes a Community Outreach and Education Handbook, an independent music teachers forum, grants and awards applications, and an articles database.

The Music-in-Education National Consortium (MIENC) represents a network of universities, arts organizations, school reform foundations, and partnering schools whose purpose is to bring about an evolution of music teaching and learning so that music can assume an essential role in higher education teacher preparation and public school reform. The site includes downloadable PDFs of the Journal for Learning Through Music, articles, video clips of MIE practices, curricular samples, and documentation/assessment devices and practices (MIE portfolios).

The Music and Science Information Computer Archive (MuSICA) currently provides all issues of MuSICA Research Notes. MRN is a newsletter of analysis and commentary on the broad field of research on music and behavior, including evolution, brain mechanisms, child development, perception, learning, memory, performance, health, and related topics. The site includes links to many research articles in support of music education.