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Presented by Rosemary Beach Foundation, Music in Pictures is an educational arts initiative and juried art exhibition open to students in grade K-12 in the Walton County school system.
Created in collaboration with professional musicians and university faculty, Music in Pictures encourages lifelong appreciation of symphonic music, enhances learning and provides educational enrichment. During the Fall 2025, students discovered the power of music through interactive classroom presentations and performances by classical musicians.
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MUSIC IN PICTURES
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The Music in Pictures project promotes creativity Over 4,000 Walton County students (Kindergarten – 12th grade) from 18 Walton County schools* created a painting of their interpretation of classical music by Max Richter, a German-born British composer and pianist.​
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Schools submitted their student paintings for judging and public exhibition. From these entries, the judges selected Judges’ Awards, Chairman’s Awards, and Medalists.
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Paintings were displayed from February 24 - April 4, 2025, at the following locations:
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Amavida Coffee and Tea, Rosemary Beach®
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Coastal Branch Library, Santa Rosa Beach
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Freeport Public Library, Freeport
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Ascension/Sacred Heart Hospital on the Emerald Coast, Miramar Beach
*Dune Lakes Elementary School, Emerald Coast Middle School, Freeport Elementary School, Freeport Middle School, Freeport High School, Magnet Innovation Center, Maude Saunders Elementary School,
Mossy Head School, Paxton School, Ohana Institute, Seaside Neighborhood School, Seacoast Collegiate High School, South Walton Academy, South Walton High School, Tree House Montessori School, Van R. Butler Elementary School, Walton Academy, Walton Middle School, Walton High School, West DeFuniak Elementary School and The WISE Center.
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MUSIC IN PICTURES
2024 OUTREACH FELLOWSHIP WITH FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY
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The 2024 fellows were recommended and selected by FSU College of Music Faculty.
Under the direction of Dr. Jihye Chang Sung and Dr. Ben Sung, the graduate musicians participated in intensive workshops where they developed methods to engage students and the community in active listening.
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As part of the 14th Annual Music in Pictures program, the musicians will perform as duos at Walton County schools.
2024/2025 Art and Music Teachers
Walton County, Florida
Thank you for inspiring your students, cultivating creativity, and promoting self expression.
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS
