Only the best is good enough for a child Andrew Brown
Dr. Andrew Brown the Elementary School Choir at the 25th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin wall, October 3, 2004 at the Freedom Forum in Arlington, VA.
As the German School Washington, D.C., celebrates its fiftieth anniversary, a recent chapter of the school0s illustrious history bears mentioning. The German School has shown a consistent commitment to music education, which complements its rigorous science and language programs, promulgates German cultural heritage, and helps fulfill its commitment to reach out to the local Washington and greater American community. As a part of this commitment, the Kodaly Method of music education was initiated by Thomas Busch (music faculty from 2002-2010) and Thomas Lutz (elementary school principle 2000-2008) at the school to further develop and modernize DSW0s music education program. This internationally established method has been initiated and requires further care to continue to bear fruit in the future.
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Music has always enjoyed special status at our school. In a world where virtual experiences increasingly rival real ones, the culture of active music making is still a part of everyday life for many Europeans. While arts education funding often loses the competition for decreasing resources at other schools, the German School Washington Society and its members continue to recognize the value of an excellent science and language curriculum rounded by equally challenging music and art programs. The strong music program is evidenced by events such as the 1Kultursplitter2 coffee houses during the school year and the sustained achievements of the choirs at regionally acclaimed concerts. Additionally, a large number of DSW pupils attend private instrumental lessons outside of school. As music teachers, we enjoy a level of sophistication
