Shine! byDr. Matthew Arau November 26, 2023 0 Change is in the air. This time of year, we experience the change of seasons from fall to winter and...
Let Go byDr. Matthew Arau October 15, 2023 0 Autumn is here and with that, the leaves on the trees change colors from green to oranges, reds, and yellows,...
Be a Thermostat! byDr. Matthew Arau September 10, 2023 0 Do you ever wake up in the morning, check the temperature for the day on your phone, groan inwardly, and...
You’re Welcome! byDr. Matthew Arau August 20, 2023 0 School is starting and the new students, filled with excitement and nervousness, are walking into our music or theater classes...
What’s the Big Idea? byDr. Matthew Arau July 16, 2023 0 July is here and with the start of the school year just around the corner this is the perfect time...
What Just Happened? byDr. Matthew Arau June 12, 2023 0 Do you ever feel like you have been racing the clock, running on a hamster wheel, and working so hard...
Finish Strong byDr. Matthew Arau May 11, 2023 0 In high school, as a member of the track and field team, I specialized in the 800-meter race. The final...
Listen Up! byDr. Matthew Arau March 13, 2023 0 The greatest leaders listen more than they speak. And it’s not just listening, it’s how they listen. They listen to...
Lead Before You Lead byDr. Matthew Arau February 19, 2023 0 February and March are busy times with festivals and concerts, and it is also a time where students begin to...
What Are You Looking For? byDr. Matthew Arau November 13, 2022 0 November is here and with that comes the changing colors of the falling leaves, cooler, crisper temperatures, and in the...
Let Them Lead – Student Leadership Tips byDr. Matthew Arau October 13, 2022 0 Fresh start, new beginnings, blank slate, unlimited possibilities. Embarking on a new school year always gives me butterflies of anticipation...
Inclusive Student Leadership – Making it a Reality byDr. Matthew Arau August 2, 2022 0 Matthew Arau, Assistant Professor of Music, Chair of the Music Education Department and Associate Director of Bands, stands for a...