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Relationships Are the Main Story: Why Connection Belongs at the Center of Music Education

In music education, it is easy to become consumed by the measurable. Performance ratings, chair placements, festival preparation, recruitment numbers, rehearsal efficiency, and technical accuracy all matter. Each of these areas should be addressed with excellence in mind. But if we are honest about the moments that stay with us long after the final concert b...

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