Dr. Ron McCurdy

RON MCCURDY 's International Association of Jazz Educators PAST-PRESIDENTS MESSAGES from 2001 - 2002

IAJE website

MAY 2002 Gettin' Back to the Music! "As president of IAJE, I would like to see a philosophical modification: discontinue the competitive aspect of jazz festivals." Click here for article
MARCH 2002 The 29th Annual IAJE Conference "It is that human interaction, life's triumphant moments, the joy and sorrow of one's existence, the challenges we all face as humans as we matriculate through this journey that help us to become great storytellers!" Click here for article
JANUARY 2002 Music Education in the 21st Century Click here for article
NOVEMBER 2001 The Healing Power of Music Click here for article
SEPTEMBER 2001 Why Sisters In Jazz? Click here for article
JULY 2001 A Year of Reflection Click here for article
MAY 2001 "Lift Every Voice and Sing" are the first few lyrics of the African American National Anthem Click here for article
MARCH 2001 28th Annual IAJE Conference Click here for article
JANUARY 2001 South African Association of Jazz Educators (SAJE) Click here for article
NOVEMBER 2000 Contemporary Leadership in Music Education in the 21st Century Click here for article
SEPTEMBER 2000 Teaching the "Why" in Jazz Click here for article
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