I am an elementary school music teacher. My district, so far, has enough money to hire a music teacher for each grade school. WE FEEL VERY LUCKY. We do not have money for performances etc. In reviewing our curiculium last year the music teachers made it one of our goals to get more real life music and less CD,tapes and videos into our classes. These all have there place but real life is much better. I would love to have any of you come to my school, you would not be taking food out of anyones mouth we have no money for hiring. All my students see are the freebes and we love them. There are several ways you could arrange to come in: **see the music teacher **talk to the principal **parent groups are always helpful **if you know any of the students, have them talk to the music teach and have the teacher contact you. **classroom teachers are also good sources. Don't be bashful about asking, if the school has money to hire, they'll let you know. If they don't you will be welcomed with open arms. bet