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Music Makes Music brings in a nationally known band into the school to perform during a special assembly. These musicians bring their approved crew to help with the set-up process. Most schools have auditoriums that accommodate the event effectively. Gymnasiums and other venues have been used and MMM coordinates with administrators to create the best set-up for every school. The set-up & sound check take roughly four hours and are ideally done the night before (for early morning assemblies) or early in the morning (for mid-day assemblies). The set-up is an additional learning experience for select students from each school that are chosen as production crew. These students learn the basics for what it takes to put on a national level concert- lights,sound, stage building.
In between songs during the performance, MMM uses the time to talk to the students about why it’s important to get involved with music, how to go about getting involved and the different avenues by which these can be accomplished. These messages are coupled with messages about staying in school, living a drug-free lifestyle and any other messages or programs that the host school is currently emphasizing. For example, the MMM assembly has worked in conjunction with Spirit Week, Red Ribbon Week, Testing Week, Awards Assemblies, DARE Programs and more.
The emotionally charged environment heightens awareness and the kids become very receptive to the positive core messages the band members deliver which include:
After the assembly, a meet-&-greet is held where students can interact with the musicians and other technicians and professionals. |