Point of View: Is Marching Band in Step with Music Education?

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Shanna is a former elementary school band and general music teacher who got a degree in music education and education. She currently works for the PA Music Educators Association, where she is the director of Education and Events. She has won the prestigious Young Music Educator Award of 2014 Pennsylvania Province. She is actively involved with the US Guns MOMS Demand Action and the indivisible behavior of the Harrisburg branch of PA Area 10. Shana is married to her 3 year and a half son, Elliott and her husband Eric who has 4 cats. Shanna campaign for representatives of PA state, a supporter of public education, bring transparency to the state legislation, and focus on safe schools and communities

Corigliano is a member of the National Music Education Association and the New Jersey State Educational Association. In 2010, he led the marching band to the winner of the Cotton Bowl Grand National Marching Band and his chorus student took part in the 400th anniversary of Jamestown, Virginia in 2007.

The tradition of education that lasted until the 1960s focused on music and sports. Music is still a major part of Hampton's education. In October 1961, under the direction of Stanley W. Bednas, the WHS marching band debuted before and during the game of Kennett football. In the construction of Winnacunnet High School, emphasis on sports continues. By voting 324 - 80, the voters approved a $ 226,000 bond issuance to complete the high school outdoor playground expansion program. At the same time, the US Department of Education chose WHS as "one of the six best high schools in the state".