Alumna Rachel Rivard builds music program in Springfield, MA
Rachel Rivard ’15 says music ed is important because all students, even the exceptionally gifted, need a creative outlet.
Springfield
Alumnus transforms inner-city music program
Fortunately for the students at the SciTech high school in Springfield, trumpeter Gary Bernice decided his real calling was to be a band director.
Band alum Gary Bernice receives 2015 Distinguished Alumni Award
The award ceremony will take place at the Massachusetts State House on Thursday, April 23.
“El Sistema” music ed program sets roots with Springfield SciTech
Boston’s WBUR radio highlights the “El Sistema” music education program UMass band alum Gary Bernice ’07, ’10G employs at Springfield’s SciTech high school.
Springfield’s Sci-Tech high school band featured in documentary
Making the film will raise the profile of the Sci-Tech Band in the community and show what’s possible for other schools around the country.