Unique Partnerships and Electronic Components Make Macmillan/McGraw-Hill's Spotlight on Music a National Favorite

Macmillan/McGraw-Hill's Spotlight on Music, America's first complete K-6 music education curriculum to be delivered electronically, is capturing the attention of music teachers from coast to coast. Combine that technology with content from some of the most well-known organizations in the music education field, and it's no wonder why Spotlight has become one of the most popular music programs in the country.

In the Midwest, Spotlight on Music has quickly become a top-selling program among school districts throughout the region. In addition, the program is currently on state-approved lists for purchase by school districts in Georgia, Indiana, Kentucky, Mississippi, Oregon, Tennessee, and Texas. This year, Spotlight is being evaluated by Alabama, California, Idaho, New Mexico, North Carolina, Oklahoma, and Utah.

"Our teachers and I agree overwhelmingly -- key advantages to Spotlight on Music are its alignment with national and state music standards, the program's ease of use, and Spotlight's teacher workshops," said Jack B. Schriber, supervisor of fine arts at Indiana's Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation. "For all these reasons and more, we selected Macmillan/McGraw- Hill's Spotlight on Music for the 2006-2007 school year."

"An engaging school music program such as Spotlight on Music, is a vital part of a student's overall learning experience," said Larry Hillman, marketing director for music at Macmillan/McGraw-Hill. "Through a multidimensional music program, students develop the skills required in the workforce of the 21st century -- critical thinking, creative problem solving, effective communication, team work and more. We are proud to offer such an enriching program that inspires teachers and learners alike."

First-Ever Complete Electronic Music Curriculum

Spotlight on Music is the first in the industry that can be delivered entirely electronically. Electronic Student Editions allow students to view pages on a computer monitor or projection screen, while audio CDs containing the highest quality recordings bring a variety of authentic musical performances to life. The program's TeacherWorks online resource for instructors provides the ultimate tool in lesson planning with point-and-click access to Teacher Resource Masters, audio clips for song tracks, related Internet links, an interactive calendar, and a searchable index.

Unique Partnerships with Distinguished Music Organizations

Classrooms using Spotlight on Music have the added advantage of Macmillan/McGraw-Hill's one-of-a-kind industry alliances -- offering superior music content and innovative recordings from Hal Leonard Corporation, musical theater packages from Music Theater International, and profiles of young musicians from the national radio program, From The Top.

By combining Spotlight on Music with Glencoe/McGraw-Hill's secondary music curriculum, teachers have a comprehensive K-12 program. In addition, cross- curricular opportunities are offered through Macmillan/McGraw-Hill's partnership with SRA/McGraw-Hill, which integrates music selections from Spotlight on Music with SRA Art Connections.

"The real strengths of Spotlight on Music revolve around Macmillan/McGraw- Hill's alliances with individuals and corporations. These people and these organizations have invaluable experience in the music education of children," said John Jacobson, Spotlight on Music co-author, senior contributing and writer/editorial consultant for John Jacobson's Music Express magazine, and a composer/arranger with Hal Leonard Corporation. "This multi-faceted program combines all of the experience and resources of the best in music education and delivers the finest tools that teachers can use to excite and educate their students about music."

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  About Macmillan/McGraw-Hill

Macmillan/McGraw-Hill is a unit of the McGraw-Hill School Solutions Group, which provides a comprehensive and innovative approach to addressing the needs and challenges of the PreK-12 core basal instruction marketplace. The Group is part of McGraw-Hill Education, a leading global provider of instructional, assessment and reference solutions that empower professionals and students of all ages. Additional information is available at http://www.mheducation.com/.

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