11Alive reports that Atlanta Public Schools has cut orchestra and band programs at all elementary schools in the system. That also means that dozens of music teachers are out of a job.
An APS statement said the district is “increasing instructional quality and efficiency” and “every APS elementary student will receive General Music instruction – chorus, music appreciation, introduction to instruments.
APS noted that school clusters could put money toward paying teachers if they wanted to bring back orchestra and band programs.
