Native flute, dancing liven up music classes

Music classes are now available at every elementary school in the 509-J School district through the expansion of the Ethos music program. Last year, the district partnered with the nonprofit Ethos Program, which provides AmeriCorps volunteers, who are trained musicians, to teach music. The district’s cost is $7,550 per Ethos volunteer, a fraction of the cost of a certified music teacher. The two newest instructors are Blythe Olson and Joe Baumann, who have joined original Ethos instructors Laurel Crafton and Sarah Goff. read more