Leerorkest and Nia bring orchestra to the classroom

Arlene Halley (centre) and Loes Nauta (right) from National Institute of Arts (NIA) sign a cooperation agreement with Joris van der Grinten from Leerorkest Nederland, for a culturally enriching musical programme for primary school children. PHILIPSBURG--Children across three primary schools are learning to play a variety of advanced musical instruments, with professional, hands-on training by eight local music teachers – a new and enriching addition to their educational experience and social-emotional learning and development.