Videos:

• MiA High School Awareness Tour Introduction Video (Quicktime, 11mb)
• MiA High School Awareness Tour Band Interviews (Quicktime, 8mb)

In The News :

• "But [Robbie] Takac wanted to go deeper; he felt that kids in high school were badly in need of the promise offered by music. So he has partnered with area schools to offer a series that combines motivational speaking and rock and roll, the bassist feels, that would’ve appealed to him when he was in high school." - The Buffalo News, Next: Voice of the Next Generation
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• "Soon, Last Conservative was performing in Western New York schools at least as often as it was slogging it out in area bars and clubs. The band has played regularly at schools including Bishop/Timon/St. Jude, Batavia, Depew, Wilson, Lewiston-Porter, Springville-Griffith Institute, McKinley and JFK... What a better way to grab an audience than a midday assembly where the whole school is present, and it's often a surprise to them - they just know they've got an assembly, they don't know they're getting a full blown concert experience. " - The Buffalo News
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References:

• "Thank you so much for a great day. My co-workers were very pleased with the results of the program teaching communication and tolerance; plus many enjoyed the concert, too. Student reaction has been positive..." - Dana Serure, North Tonawanda High School
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• "We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for the outstanding assembly performed by the band Last Conservative to our student body on Friday, May 13, 2005. As members of the Charter Education Committee, our goal is to teach students postive values. The assembly concentrated on personal responsibility and the importance of music... " - The Maryvale Senior High School Charter Commitee
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• "Music is Art is a non-profit organization, which encourages young men and women to make positive contributions to the world of music. I recommend that you consider having [the program] visit your high school. Your students will love the concert, and benefit from the healthy message that [the program] promotes. " - George W. Batterson, Ed. D., Superintendent of Schools, Tonawanda City School District
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• "Without exception, music is an important part of [our kids] lives. To have such a talented group of artists show you can have fun and be good, honest, descent people while sober is so very important. I can't thank you all enough for giving [our kids] the gifts of encouragement and hope!" - Stacy, Renaissance Campus, Kids Escaping Drugs Campaign
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• "Shortly after the assembly, a seventh-grade teacher approached me in the corridor and said, 'I cannot believe how well behaved our students were at the concert. The band really did a great job respecting our expectations for the students' behavior.' That remark, combined with the fact that The Juliette Dagger band completely exceeded our expectations, prompted me to write this letter." - Anthony J. Panella, Middle School Assistant Principal, Starpoint Central School District
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• "I would recommend the assembly to any high school looking to deliver the message of the importance of school and the need to take responsibility for one's actions. The message is delivered in a highly entertaining 'cool' manner. " - JoAnn Balazs , Amherst High School
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• "The set-up and performance was conducted professionally with the focus on providing as many opportunities for students to be involved as possible. This was thrilling for our students. The students particularly enjoyed having the opportunity to talk to the band after the performance. "
  - Cindy Stachowski , Hopevale High School
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• "Students and staff thoroughly enjoyed the music. The message was up beat and positive without being preachy – perfect for the teenage audience. " - Frank Movalli , Lockport High School Principal
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• "You have been the talk of the town since March 10th. Our students and staff were impressed, not only with your music, but also with your character. " - Dan Johnson , Wilson High School Principal
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• "The kids truly appreciated them taking time out of their schedules to play for such a small group on the Renaissance Campus. We are so honored that you and Robbie and the bands take the time to show our kids you care with everything else you have going on. " - Stacy Roeder, Director of Community/Media Relations, Kids Escaping Drugs
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• "Another message you shared was about popularity and the cost of popularity. We face difficult situations everyday. Choosing what is right over what is wrong sounds easier than it really is, and once doing what is popular is thrown into the mix, making the right decision is even more difficult. " - Depew High School junior Class
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• "But the most best thing you said was about the character help and seeking help. I hope that your band will be famous one day. " - Alecia, Student
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• "When you said that you should always talk to your friends, I really liked that. Because I honestly feel that is true, sometimes someone can just be keeping all their anger inside of them, and afraid to speak to someone about it. " - Alexis, Student
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• "I hope that you will come back to our school. And I really got the message that you were trying to send out. " - Amanda, Student
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• "You taught me a lot about talking to friends. " - Brandon, Student
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• "Thank you for coming to are school and playing for free. It was really good, the message you were trying to make us get." - Brian, Student
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• "You guys rocked! Thank you for sending the message! Sorry to hear about your friend, TJ. The music is great, can’t wait to hear you guys on the 25th!" - Carolyn, Student
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• "You guys are really good at having fun and expressing whats on your mind. I am sure all audience members will take your lessons into the future." - Charlie, Student
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• "Your performance was awesome and very enjoyable. It truly made a difference in the way I look at life." - Courtney, Student
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• "Your songs were very true and I think a lot of people from our school could really understand them and agree with them." - Debbie, Student
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• "The comments you left us with were positive and it really touched me as a person." - Student
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• "Thank you for coming to our school. It was a good show and you left us with some positive messages." - Student
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• "I just wanted to let you know that I appreciate you talking about bullying and how it’s wrong, because it’s happened to me throughout my whole life. It means a lot to know that you really care. Thanks." - Joe, Student
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• "Hey, if you ever need a sax player for back-up, just let me know. Thanks again!" - John, Student
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• "Also, it was a good message you were sending the school. It helped me realize some things, So thanks again and you’re amazing!" - Kaitlyn, Student
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• "I hope you guys come back and perform again. I think you guys are soooo hot!" - Kristina, Student
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• "I appreciated that you took the time out of your day to come and play at our school, Depew High… more importantly, was the message that you sent out to everyone in the school… Respect one another and respect people as who they are. Don’t judge someone by what they look like on the outside but who they are on the inside." - Lauren, Student
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• "Thank you so much for coming to our school to perform. Not only did our entire school think you were amazing, but we also did appreciate you talkingto us about the pressures of high school." - Marcie, Student
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• "Thanks for a great show. You guys improved a lot the last I’ve seen you." - Scott, Student
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• "My favorite song was The Answer because a girl on my basketball team thought about committing suicide, and your song really touched her. I think it was very nice of you to stay with us the whole day." - Taylor Student
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