PSA

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 * Public Service Announcement **

media type="file" key="Music PSA.mp3" width="240" height="20" This PSA discusses the benefits of music and arts education, while addressing the many challenges that music and arts programs face in difficult budget situations like we currently have in many districts. The PSA addresses the academic and developmental advantages of music and arts education. In addition, the PSA deals with how people can get involved, and advocate for music and arts education in their district.

 I found this project to be really informative for me. First, doing the research for the PSA exposed me to some great information and resources I would need if I was ever in a position where I needed to advocate for my own department. Additionally, my research also made me more aware of the current budget problems that NY state schools are facing. I also feel that this project helped me to build on many of the skills that I have been learning through the semester. I feel that this was my best work in front of a microphone this semester, and that I am speaking slowly and clearly. I also feel that I was able to get better balance between the narration and background music than in other projects. I also had an easier time finding creative common's licensed music and pictures. Overall, I feel that this was a strong project for me, without any real stuggles, that allowed me to build on what I have done in the past.