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On
March 5, 2007 the Texas Coalition for Quality
Arts Education (TCQAE) will host its fifth Arts
Education Day at the Capitol. The day will be a
celebration of the importance of the arts and arts
education featuring performances by outstanding arts
(music, art, theatre and dance) students from throughout
the state.
The
day will begin at 9:30 a.m. with an orientation on the
day’s events. At 10:00 a.m. students will deliver
information about Arts Education Day and the importance
of the arts to state Legislators and the Texas Education
Agency. Beginning at noon, student groups will perform
in the Capitol Rotunda, including jazz bands,
orchestras, choirs, dance ensembles, theatre performers,
and art students.
In
addition, student performances will be on the South
Steps of the Capitol from 1:30 to 5:00 p.m.. Outstanding
student art from all across Texas will be featured in
the Capitol Extension building as a part of the Texas
Art Education Association, Youth Art Month Exhibit. |
