Two WNC Teachers Named Distinguished Music Educators

By David Hurand

Two area public school teachers have been named Distinguished Music Educators by Yale University.  Melody McGarrhan and Emily Talley work with students at Hall Fletcher Elementary. Talley is also  an assistant band leader at Asheville High. Thirty five programs from nineteen states were recognized by the Ivy League University.   The two teachers will travel to New Haven, Connecticut for  the symposium at Yale in early June.  The teachers spoke with David Hurand.

Melody McGarrhan and Emily Talley of Music Works program in Asheville named Distinguished Educators by Yale University.