Posted by Marilyn Myers on August 26, 2006 at 10:30:19:
I began teaching all my students the National Anthem when the war with Afghanistan started in Oct. of 2001. I realized then that many parents didn't have a clue how to behave during the singing of the National Anthem, and didn't know the words. We start every music class with the singing of the National anthem, and I encourage the students to think of the people they know serving in the war. We also start out programs with the National Anthem.