Description:
Understanding Cultures uses world music to improve literacy and social studies. Music in the Schools Today (MUST) offers Chinese, African, Afro-Caribbean, Filipino, Flamenco and Native American music and movement, incorporating Putumayo and Folk Art International curriculum materials. Achieving through Music is a therapeutic music intervention program targeting at-risk youth. Through drum circle exercises and instrumental instruction using guitar, violin, drums, etc., MUST facilitates increased self-esteem, respect for authority and community, and career interests in youth.