We believe:

v       The purpose of music education is to empower students to be musicians.

v       Empowerment causes a transformation in both student and teacher.

v       The making of music is a liberating experience.

v       A comprehensive music education meets National Standards.

v       A musical education enables students and their teachers to connect word to world.

v       Music learning occurs when students and their teachers understand the making of meaning.

v       Musical understanding occurs during the process of transformation.