October 18, 2018

African Music

Maurya Fox, BTSALP Specialist, is a music teacher extraordinaire. She teaches before and after school programs, conducts and accompanies 60 participants in the “Soaring Singers” chorus, and directs a musical theater group that has 55 participants. But the “real magic” happens when you walk through the doors of her classroom at Riverside Elementary School in Jordan School District.   Her classroom is filled with instruments, artifacts and treasures from countries all over the world.   Ms. Fox uses African instruments to teach sixth grade students about the culture and music of African nations.  Agogo Bells – Nigeria, Ghana Background:  The agogô may […]
May 21, 2018

Springtime in BTSALP Schools = Celebration of the Arts

Art Nights, Musical Performances, Theater Productions are what make Springtime in BTSALP schools the best time of the school year!  Join the celebration by reading our current newsletter. North Elementary in Iron County, a STEM Partner school with Southern Utah University, held their STEAM Night highlighting Math and Science integration. BTSALP Visual Arts Specialist: Lori Wrankle. Lomond View Elementary, Weber School District, BTSALP Visual Arts Specialist: Mendy Reese North Ogden Elementary, Weber School District, BTSALP Visual Arts Specialist: Alisa Webb Ogden School District Elementary Arts Festival Artwork from James Madison and Horace Mann, BTSALP Visual Arts Specialist: Brent Rhodes and Lincoln, Polk, and […]