Arlington School & Family Magazine June/July 2015 | Page 6
District Programs
Arlington ISD Announces New
Instrument Repair Course
The Arlington ISD has partnered with Music & Arts, one of
the largest school band and orchestra instrument retailers
and music lesson providers, to establish a new professional
high school course geared toward teaching students the art
of band and orchestral instrument repair. The program
will help students earn their instrument repair technician
certification after completion of the two-year course.
When it comes to school curriculums, making an investment
in music and the arts can enhance traditional studies. The
addition of an instrument repair course can help create a
more well-rounded opportunity for students. This course
will also help meet the increasing demand for skilled
technicians in the industry.
“One of our objectives as a district is to ensure that 100
percent of students will graduate on time and excel at
their school or career of choice. Providing students the
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opportunity to succeed in courses that allow them to learn
the skills and earn certifications for a career in a field like
instrument repair is key to helping our students reach their
full maximum potential,” Superintendent Dr. Marcelo
Cavazos said. “We are excited about this new instrument
repair course and important industry partnership.” †
“One of our objectives
as a district is to ensure that
100 percent of students will
graduate on time and excel at
their school or career of choice.”