Christina Swedberg

Sharing the benefits of a quality music education with her students, Swedberg hopes to encourage success in other areas of their academics as well. The "Music Madness/Music Instruction Integrating Technology" program at Cleaveland Traditional Magnet School will use technology to assist students in reading, playing and composing music. Music technology instruction will be received once per week for 30 minutes throughout the school year. Students will participate in theory lessons and games to reinforce music skills, and play many pieces of music. Materials such as software, MIDI pianos, headphones and a laptop will be available for the students to use. Throughout the program, they will compose and arrange music within specific guidelines and perform instruments. The students will also learn to read and notate music. The goal is to provide them with a more balanced and comprehensive music curriculum, one that encourages the skills of all students. Swedberg resides in Wichita.