From the Top

http://www.fromthetop.org/

From the Top is a non-profit organization, affiliated with the New England Conservatory, that encourages and celebrates the commitment of young people to music and the arts through a variety of media, including nationally broadcast television and radio shows, education programs, and their website. In conjunction with MENC, From the Top provides a series of standards-based lesson plans based on From the Top radio and TV shows, which feature skillful performances from the best young classical musicians in the country, along with personal interviews making kids relatable to other students. These lesson plans teach important musical concepts and insights from featured performances, interviews, coaching sessions, and interactions between the talented young performers and renowned guest artists. The lessons will help teachers integrate the National Standards for Music Education in your curriculum in a way that will engage students and inspire them to higher levels of musical achievement.