Most of the high school band members had never touched an instrument. Most had never marched; most couldn't read music.
Tuesday, October 9, 2012
Layoffs claim L.A. band teacher who turned novices into champions
Ray Vizcarra resurrected Fairfax High's band, teaching students to play instruments from scratch. They soon won all-city competitions. But L.A. Unified had to cut jobs, and he lacked seniority.
Most of the high school band members had never touched an instrument. Most had never marched; most couldn't read music.
Most of the high school band members had never touched an instrument. Most had never marched; most couldn't read music.
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