Opinion: Why creative music engagement in the classroom matters
The LeMoyne-Owen College choir during recent All-West Prep Sessions for strings. (Courtesy PRIZM)
Gavin Wigginson
Gavin Wigginson is executive director of PRIZM Ensemble, a nonprofit that builds diverse community through chamber music education, youth development and performance.
“The formative years in grades 6-12 are prime years to cultivate a love for music. Together, we can impact our children, from the classroom to the community.”
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