Only in America, I thought, do people seriously argue about whether to allow Christmas trees in public parks or to permit
public school choirs to sing «Silent Night» at holiday concerts.
Not exact matches
«As the product of a
public school arts program including
choir and
school plays, I can't imagine
school without the arts.
Media reports of courthouse controversies involving
school prayer, the posting of the Ten Commandments, and ACLU challenges to Nativity scenes on
public squares — coupled with challenges about the types of music the
school choir is permitted to present during the holiday season — often skew rational thought about the importance of teaching about religion.
«For example, the Washington Performing Arts Society, the Washington Institute for Dance, and Lifepieces to Masterpieces all work directly with [
public schools in D.C.] to bring their own successful curriculums, which weave some level of art — dance,
choir, painting, or musical instrument instruction — into the arts integration
schools» curriculum.»
Travel Stories: After being turned away from the
school choir, Lavinia Spalding lost her love of
public singing.
After being turned away from the
school choir, Lavinia Spalding lost her love of
public singing.