Orchestrating a new approach to learning

Abstract

In 2011, the directors of the Phoenix Symphony came up with a bold plan to improve and expand their community outreach programs. Inspired by the growing movement to integrate the arts with the other subjects in the K-12 curriculum, they created a thriving program called Mind Over Music, which pairs professional musicians with local elementary school teachers, helping them design and deliver lessons that blend music education with instruction in science, technology, engineering, and math.