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‘We want to educate the whole child’

April 28, 2015 AAPS News Editor

By Jo Mathis AAPS News Editor When Scarlett Middle School music teacher Cory Bergman sits down at the choir room piano, it’s apparent that many before him have done the same thing. One of the […]

Pioneer musicians honored at state festivals

April 1, 2015 AAPS News Editor

As a result of their performance at the State Solo and Ensemble Festivals on March 21, the following Pioneer Band and Orchestra students have been nominated from more than 10,000 high school students from the […]

Something wicked this way comes … this weekend

March 23, 2015 AAPS News Editor

Skyline High School presents William Shakespeare’s classic tragedy of dark ambition, Macbeth, in the Skyline High School Auditorium on March 26, 27, and 28 at 7:30 PM. Tickets are available now at www.showtix4u.com for $8.00 for adults and […]

Students’ artwork adds to an already lively downtown during 2015 Youth Art Walk:

March 17, 2015 AAPS News Editor

Ann Arbor’s downtown is already a colorful place to stroll. But just in time for spring, the talented students of Ann Arbor Public Schools have made it that much more interesting. Youth Art Month (YAM) […]

CHS students honor King’s legacy at annual event

January 20, 2015 AAPS News Editor

Community High School students honored the legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr. through poetry, prose and dance during the school’s annual MLK assembly at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church last week. CHS Dean Marci Tuzinsky said […]

Pioneer Theatre Guild presents Guys and Dolls

November 6, 2014 AAPS News Editor

Coming this weekend and next: Another smash hit from the Pioneer Theatre Guild. Don’t miss “Guys and Dolls,” often considered the gold standard for musical theater. Tickets are $10 for students, 65+ seniors and PHS […]

Pioneer High Symphony Band Selected as National Winner-Mark of Excellence

September 25, 2014 AAPS News Editor

The Foundation for Music Education’s “Mark of Excellence/National Wind Band Honors project has announced that the 2013-14 Pioneer Symphony Band received “National Winner” status in the “New Music” category and “Commended Winner” Status (in […]

Tappan concert May 29 previews Lincoln Memorial performance

May 28, 2013 AAPS News Editor

Tappan Middle School’s eighth grade band, choir and orchestra have the honor of performing at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C. next month to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I Have a Dream” speech.

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AAPS Art Exhibit at Ann Arbor District Library

April 24, 2013 AAPS News Editor

The Ann Arbor Publics Schools’ K-12 Art Exhibition will be at the Ann Arbor District Library downtown location ( 343 S. Fifth Ave.) from April 18 to May 29. An opening reception will be held May […]

Huron High School alum, and U.S. Marine Band clarinetist Jonathon Troy returned to the district for a Picnic Pop performance May 20, 2012. Troy also gave workshops with students at the high school.

NAMM Foundation names AAPS one of ‘Best Communities for Music Education’

April 19, 2013 AAPS News Editor

The NAMM Foundation has named the Ann Arbor Public Schools one of its “Best Communities for Music Education” this year, and it’s just one of three communities from Michigan to get the honor. NAMM, […]