When a music director told Adam Chitta’s mother that her son shouldn’t pursue music...
“Music isn’t just an elitist activity. It’s for all learners,” Ruiz-Mills, 55, said. “His work is very important, especially as we enter this stage in education with how do we keep all of our students engaged and learning. And how do we change our practices to include everyone? That’s what he’s doing — it’s phenomenal.”
They played the same instrument, the euphonium, in band class, and Chitta flourished in the Boy Scouts, achieving the highest rank of Eagle Scout. From 2004-2008, Chitta, a Seguin High School graduate, marched with the Madison Scouts Drum and Bugle Corps as a brass performer. “What’s bonded our friendship is dedication and passion in providing music to students and making sure they’re not left at the back of the class, the exact opposite of where they should be,” Darrow said.
Darrow said most talents reside in the brain and sometimes other senses are required. She mentioned Dame Evelyn Glennie, a solo percussionist with hearing loss who uses vibrations and visual connections in her performances.
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