He gave a composition master class to the students, and a couple of them came to our rehearsal last night and sat in the back, studying the score with him.

NPR: 'Chasing Light': Music Made For 50 States

This has been a wonderful design process for the last decade because with each year we have to reconsider ELL needs, Special Education needs, and even shifting race, class, and gender demographics in order to fit the most appropriate and challenging program for our students.

WHITEHOUSE: Teaching Is a Gift, Not a Job