The Muse Machine

In-school performances program: introduces students to a variety of performing arts and gives them a taste of The kind of performances that dayton's professional arts organizations have to offer. These performances are 45 minutes in length and include a question and answer period. The programs are designed to be stimulating and exciting so as to entice students to purchase discounted tickets for The out-of-school program, where they have The opportunity to experience entire plays, concerts, operas, dance concerts, art exhibitions, etc. The programs are also designed with a curriculum connection component. Involve over 14,000 students and approximately 600 teachers.

Student programs: includes performance opportunities such as The annual Muse musical and summer concert, as well as: trips to out-of-town arts events; workshops that allow student members to pursue their artistic interests with guidance from recognized arts professionals; and opportunities to interact with students from across The miami valley who have similar interests in The arts.

Teacher training: training teachers to integrate The arts into whatever subject they teach, from english to history to science. Incorporating The arts into core curriculum areas energizes teachers and brings learning to life in new ways for many students. Training occurs all year long: includes a four-day summer workshop and four-day advanced teacher training seminar in cities like new york city, chicago and boston; throughout The school year includes workshops and learning opportunities that connect curriculum to The goings-on of The lively dayton arts scene. Approximately 600 teachers receive training annually.

Tickets - tickets purchased for The students and teachers for various art performances.