Education

In Memoriam: Dr. Isaac Greggs

Thu, 05/01/14

Dr. Isaac Greggs, who served as Southern University's Director of Bands for 36 years, passed away on April 28, 2014, aged 85. Over his long career, he was a huge influence on scores of important New Orleans musicians. A viewing and memorial service was held Friday, May 2, and ... Read more

Music Education in New Orleans

Thu, 06/20/13

WWOZ is concerned about the state of music education in New Orleans. We are pursuing several initiatives in this regard, including an online survey to find out what's going on with music education around town, a recent community forum, and our Cuttin' Class series, which highl... Read more

Rebirth of Clark, Part 2

Tue, 01/08/13

Authored by: Zachary Young

In 2011, we reported to you from Joseph S. Clark High School in the Treme, which was in the process of shifting management to the Firstline Schools charter group. We returned a year later to check in and see how Clark - known for its musical alumni - is doing. Read more

Rebirth of Clark, part 2

Mon, 11/26/12

Authored by: Zachary Young

Last year we reported to you from Joseph S. Clark High School in the Treme, which was in the process of shifting management to the Firstline Schools charter group. We returned a year later to check in see how Clark - known for its musical alumni - is doing. Read more

Street Talk: The Rebirth of Clark School

Mon, 08/08/11

Authored by: Zachary Young

Joseph S. Clark High School,once a highly regarded school in Tremé, has gone through changes over the last years. Listen to Zach Young to hear more Read more

The Thelonious Monk Institute

Thu, 06/23/11

Authored by: Russell Shelton

Russell Shelton looks at the influence of the Thelonious Monk Institute and its plans for the immediate future. Read more

The Beginning of Music at McDonough 15

Sat, 07/02/11

Authored by: Zachary Young

Children at a local school learn music and enrich their learning experience, by Zachary Young Read more

Silence is Violence Music Clinic

Mon, 04/04/11

School-age children learn more than music during the Silence is Violence Music clinics held in the Bywater. Zach Young reports. Read more

Marching Bands

Tue, 01/18/11

Authored by: Zachary Young

Zach Young visits with teachers and students in a school where a local organization has donated musical instruments. Read more

Start the Adventure in Reading

Mon, 03/08/10

Authored by: Julia Botero

Julia Botero visits a program that facilitates reading at early stages. Read more

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