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October 2006
"Executive Director's Notes," p. 13
SBOE Meeting Report - Read about the State Board of Education's preliminary approval of graduation requirements scheduled for final review at its Nov. 15-17 meeting.

"Focus on Coalition Building," p. 35
SupportMusic.com - Read archived "CounterPoint" columns by John Benham for more tips on building a local coalition and keeping music programs as curricular components.

"Apply to Perform on From the Top at the 2007 President's Concert," p. 39
From the Top Performance Application - Downlowad an application to perform at a live recording of From the Top presented at the TMEA President's Concert on February 14, 2007.

September 2006 Cover September 2006
"Where Are the Students?" p. 10
Keep Arts in NCLB - Email your elected officials about keeping the arts in NCLB

"Keeping the Blues Alive," p. 26
Music TEKS - Go to this CEDFA site for guidance on developing instructional sequences to teach the Music TEKS.

"On the Air", p. 40
From the Top Performance Application - Download an application to perform at a live recording of From the Top presented at the TMEA President's Concert on February 14, 2007.

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Updated 10/2/2006