YAMAHA AWARDS "MUSIC IN EDUCATION" SYSTEM TO BERKS COUNTY SCHOOL IN CONTEST

—Northeast Middle School in Reading, PA Wins MIE System—

GRAND RAPIDS, MI (December 4, 2000)—Yamaha Corporation of America has awarded a Music In Education (MIE) Technology Assisted Music Program to a Berks County school, the Northeast Middle School in Reading, PA. The school was the winner of Yamaha's contest entitled, "Why Is MIE™ Technology Needed in My Music Classroom?" Criteria for the contest included being located in Berks County, PA. and describing why MIE would benefit their music program.

Under the supervision of teacher Heather Frankhouser, the school submitted a video tape showing a tour of the school, the music staff and discussed why it is important for them to have MIE.

(L-R) Richard Merrell, Ed Boyer, James Miller, student, Heather Frankhouser, teacher, from Northeast Middle School, winner of Yamaha's contest, "Why Is MIE™ Technology Needed in My Music Classroom?"

The MIE system consists of 16 specially designed keyboards that serve two students each, controlled by a desktop computer. Use of the keyboards is complemented by an effective, proven curriculum to help students learn the fundamentals of music.

"As a part of Yamaha's ongoing commitment to music education, we are happy to award the MIE system to the Northeast Middle School in Reading, PA," states Ed Boyer, marketing and sales consultant.

The Music In Education program enables each student to progress at their own individual skill level through daily hands-on-experience with a versatile, high-quality instrument. The MIE system includes a comprehensive curriculum designed by teachers to accommodate all learning styles. By utilizing the MIE management software, the instructor has complete control of the children's instruments, and can even mute all of the keyboards with the click of a button. The program also enables the teacher to handle roll call, lesson planning and record keeping while maintaining complete focus on the classroom.

For more information about MIE Technology, contact Yamaha Corporation of America, Band & Orchestral Division, 3445 East Paris Ave. S.E., Grand Rapids, MI 49512; telephone (616) 940-4900; e-mail info@yamaha.com; or visit www.yamaha.com/band/mie.htm

 

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