Kids for Coltrane

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Happy Birthday to Jazz Master Sonny Rollins

Posted by: christineforcoltrane on: September 5, 2009

This is great video created by Bret Primack explaining the special friendship of two jazz  legends John Coltrane and Sonny Rollins. On September 7th Sonny is celebrating his birthday. I would like to celebrate Sonny and his contribution to music and his love of humanity which he  is expresses exquisitely. Explore the music and lives [...]

Frank McCourt: Teacher Man

Posted by: christineforcoltrane on: August 19, 2009

This is a touching video posted on You Tube by NYU in honor of teacher and Pulitzer Prize winner Frank McCourt.  His books include Angela’s Ashes and Teacher Man where he documents his courageous journey. Frank McCourt was a 30 year veteran New York City public high school teacher.  The UFT honored him with the [...]

Inside the Teacher’s Classroom : Highlights

Posted by: christineforcoltrane on: May 9, 2009

Kids for Coltrane Event

Posted by: christineforcoltrane on: March 1, 2009

more about "Kids for Coltrane", posted with vodpod The Holliswood School children, friends and families  listening to gifted musician Louis Vignapiano performing at The Kids for Coltrane Event.  Throughout the year Mr. Vignapiano shares his original instrumental compositions with the Kids for Coltrane. The  students have discovered the wonderful world of songwriting.

George Lucas

Posted by: christineforcoltrane on: February 26, 2009

George Lucas describing his vision of what education should look like. I agree with every word! more about “George Lucas“, posted with vodpod     “Mr. Lucas your words here are right on…I recently finished a two year project with a looped class. We went from first to second grade communicating through music. Over time [...]


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