Philadelphia (PRWEB) June 02, 2014
In his new memoir, “I Was Not Asked: An African American Educator from Philadelphia Spreads His Love for Music” (published by Trafford Publishing), author and educator George E. Allen looks back at his teaching career and chronicles more than five decades of working to inspire students and share his love of music with them.
Born and raised in the Philadelphia area, as a child Allen had an innate curiosity about music. His quest for knowledge continued into adulthood, where he earned multiple degrees while teaching the Philadelphia school district to follow his dream of teaching music.
Allen refused to let his students say “I can’t” or “I think.” The mantra in his classroom was always “It is better to know than to think you know.” He encouraged his students to ask questions, think differently and work diligently, imparting life lessons that would stay with them long after they graduated.
According to reports from the U.S. Department of Education, the Obama administration continues to cut funding for schools, and music and art programs have been the target of some of the most drastic budget cuts. By sharing his story, Allen shows how music education enriched his students’ lives and introduced them to new concepts and ways of thinking.
An excerpt from “I Was Not Asked”:
“Just play. I will know a lot about you as a human being and together we will learn about each other.”
“I Was Not Asked”
By Dr. George E. Allen
Hardcover | 6 x 9 in | 306 pages | ISBN 9781466983526
Softcover | 6 x 9 in | 306 pages | ISBN 9781466983533
E-Book | ISBN 9781466983519
Available at Amazon and Barnes & Noble
About the Author
George E. Allen earned a bachelor’s degree in music education from West Chester State Teachers College, and a master’s degree and doctor of musical arts in music education from Temple University. He has been teaching music for 55 years.
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