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Why Music? 

What is the significance of popular music?  

How does music reflect or affect everyday life and history?

What role does music play throughout the world?

I have been finding answers to these questions throughout my musical career. Explore this website to see what my students and I have discovered. 

                                                             Gina DePaoli, music educator

Gina DePaoli has over 20 years experience as a music educator in Massachusetts Public Schools. 

Click on a shape below to learn a fun fact.
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Slaves traveling north to freedom. Can you find a shape about signal songs?

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Mules on Erie Canal. Can you find the shape about the Erie Canal song?

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Can you find a shape about recorders and rock music?

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What does football have to do with music? Find a shape with the answer.

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Map of the Underground Railroad. How did music help the Underground Railroad? The answer is in the honeycomb?

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