Music Advocacy
We believe so strongly in the benefits of music education here at
St. Clement that every child receives music instruction at
least once a week. Check out the links below and you'll learn just how much
our students at St. Clement are gaining from these music, band, choir and
chorale classes!
Internet Links
http://www.childrensmusicworkshop.com/advocacy/topten.html
http://www.childrensmusicworkshop.com/advocacy/toptenquotes.html
http://www.isme.org/en/advocacy-childrens-voices/index.php
http://www.isme.org/en/advocacy-articles/index.php
http://www.schoolmusicmatters.com/resources/news.tpl
CELEBRITY MUSICIANS!
We are all familiar with many famous musicians but I bet you didn�t know
just how many famous and important people also play instruments. It�s a
proven fact that people who participate in school music programs are
more successful in academics, leadership roles, and other non-musical
activities. Just look through the list below!
Athletes
David West, Hornets power-forward-Tuba
Vince Carter, NBA All-Star- Saxophone, Euphonium & Drum Major of his high
school marching band
Walter Payton, NFL Superstar-Member of high school band and choir.
Oscar Robertson, NBA Hall of Famer- Flute (jazz)
Bernie Williams, MLB All Star Baseball player-Classical Guitar
Marcus Allen, Former NFL Football Player- Piano
Tedy Bruschi, New England Patriots Linebacker-Saxophone
Keith Jackson, Former Greenbay Packers Tight End-Cello
Melvin Paige, Former New Orleans Saints Guard-Several instruments and member
of high school band
Trevor Pryce, Denver Broncos Defensive End- Drums
Dennis Green, Arizona Cardinals Head Coach- Drums
Mike Piazza, MLB catcher-Drums
Randy Johnson, MLB superstar Pitcher-Guitar
Doug Flutie, NFL Quarterback, Drums
Actors and Entertainers
Jennifer Garner, Actress- Saxophone (member of highschool band)
Richard Gere, Actor-Saxophone & piano
Julia Roberts, Actress- Oboe & Clarinet
Alyssa Milano, Actress- Flute & Piano
Jeff & Beau Bridges, Actors-Piano
Drew Carey, Actor & Comedian-Trumpet & Cornet
Clint Eastwood, Actor/Director- Piano (jazz)
Jonathan Frakes, Actor/Director-Trombone
Jamie Foxx, Actor-Piano
Kelsey Grammar, Actor- Piano
Emeril Lagasse, TV show host and Chef- drums
Steve Martin, Writer,Producer, Comedian, Actor-Mandolin and Banjo
Presidents & Political Leaders
John Quincy Adams, 6th US President- Flute
Thomas Jefferson, 3rd US President, Cello & Violin
Prince Charles of England- Trumpet, Cello & Piano
Bill Clinton, 42nd US President- Saxophone
Frederick II, King of Prussia- Flute
Benjamin Franklin, Statesman- Violin, Guitar & Harp
Richard Lugar, US Senator- Cello & Piano
Condoleeza Rice,National Security Advisor/Secretary of State-Classical Piano
Scientists, Business Leaders and other famous people
Alan Greenspan- former Chairman of the Federal Reserve-Professional
Saxophone player
Neil Armstrong- Astronaut- Euphonium
Ronald McNair- Astronaut- Saxophone
Benjamin Banneker, Astronomer-Flute
George Eastman, Founder of Kodak- Flute
Albert Einstein, Physicist, Violin and Piano
Music Matters!!!