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Danvers performing-arts director urges building infrastructure, calls for dedicated director post
Summary
Performing-arts director Alex Grover presented a multi-year plan and recommended a district-level director role, expanded private lessons and stronger K–12 coordination to sustain and expand music, drama and other arts programming.
Alex Grover, Danvers Public Schools performing-arts director for grades 6–12, told the school committee the district has seen notable student and staff achievements but needs greater organizational infrastructure to sustain and expand performing arts.
Grover highlighted recent accomplishments — a Danvers vocal group performing at the National Association for Music Education conference, strong showings at the Massachusetts Instrumental and Choral Conductors Association festival, hosting the International Championship of High School A Cappella and a private-lesson program with more than 40 students and five instructors. "We really want to do things that are laying that groundwork so that our…
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