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		<title>National Geographic Magazine Features China</title>
		<description><![CDATA[	This past month&#8217;s issue of National Geographic Magazine was fully dedicated to China, the emerging industrial powerhouse.  This issue has several fascinating featured articles to help educate the world on current events in China and offers insights into its many cultures.
	Several of our clients who are considering touring to China with their music ensembles [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Muti to be Chicago Symphony Orchestra music director</title>
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	CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Symphony Orchestra Association named maestro Riccardo Muti on Monday as the next music director of the CSO, the 10th conductor to hold the prestigious post.
	CSO Association President Deborah Card announced that Muti, 66, had signed a five-year contract to serve as music director beginning in September of the 2010-2011 season. [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Central Islip choir hits harmony of high expectations</title>
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	New York Teacher - May 6, 2008
— Sylvia Saunders
	In the midst of a Long Island district that struggles with poverty and a poor graduation rate, the Concert Choir at Central Islip High gives voice to the transformational power of music.
	The gifted young men and women wowed NYSUT&#8217;s annual convention last month, singing everything from the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Having a Ball for a Good Cause</title>
		<description><![CDATA[	By Jill Harmacinski
The Eagle Tribune
	Methuen High School&#8217;s Ranger Band picked up some cash from the police yesterday.
	The patrolmen&#8217;s union donated $500 to the band, which is headed to Washington, D.C., to perform next month.
	The Ranger Band will represent Massachusetts in the National Memorial Day Parade on May 26. It is the only high school band [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Gary Deeter hangs up the baton</title>
		<description><![CDATA[	By Geoff Roth
KSEE 24 News
	Gary Deeter has taught music to Fresno students for 40 years. For 12 of those years he was at Bullard High School and the rest of the time at Fresno City College.
	Collin Jackson caught up with him during the rehearsal for his final concert.  Click here view the rehearsal and [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Airlines slow down flights to save on fuel</title>
		<description><![CDATA[	Associated Press
	NEW YORK - Drivers have long known that slowing down on the highway means getting more miles to the gallon. Now airlines are trying it, too — adding a few minutes to flights to save millions on fuel.
	Southwest Airlines started flying slower about two months ago, and projects it will save $42 million in [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Williams Bay High School Music Department Returns from New York City</title>
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	On behalf of the students of music at Williams Bay High School, we want to express our deepest appreciation for all of your hard work to help make our tour to New York City a wonderful and highly memorable experience. Your efforts have helped us immeasurably in generating enthusiasm for our small, but growing music [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Rushville Consolidated High School Choir Tours the Big Apple!</title>
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	The Rushville Consolidated High School A Cappella Choir recently toured New York City, performing in the National Festival of the States concert series.  The following is quote from Paul Grizzard, choir director:
	I personally enjoyed our performance at the Cathedral of St. John the Divine the most. After our performance we were allowed to stay [...]]]></description>
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		<title>IAJE Calls It Quits</title>
		<description><![CDATA[	All Things Considered, April 25, 2008 - For 40 years, the International Association of Jazz Education has worked to promote jazz instruction at middle schools, high schools and colleges around the world. This week, the IAJE announced it was filing for bankruptcy protection and shutting down.

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		<link>http://musiccelebrations.blogsome.com/2008/04/25/iaje-calls-it-quits/</link>
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		<title>2008 National Memorial Day Parade Marching Band Participants</title>
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	Congratulations to all of the marching bands selected to participate in the official National Memorial Day Parade in Washington, D.C.!
	
	Arbor View H.S. Outdoor Performance Ensemble, Nevada
Craigmont H.S. Band, Tennessee
D.C. Everest H.S. Band, Wisconsin
Dearborn H.S. Pioneer Marching Band, Michigan
East Aurora Middle School Band, New York
Franklin H.S. Black Knight Marching Band, Pennsylvania
LaRue County Band of Hawks, Kentucky
Methuen [...]]]></description>
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