Adrian Maclin, de Cordova High, gana el premio Grammy al educador musical 2025
Cordova High’s Adrian Maclin Wins 2025 Grammy Music Educator Award
(LPL/TSD) – Adrian L. Maclin, el aclamado director del coro de la escuela secundaria Cordova, ha sido nombrado ganador del premio Music Educator Award 2025, un honor otorgado por la Academia de la grabación y el Museo Grammy.
El anuncio, reportado primero por CBS News, reconoce la inquebrantable dedicación de Maclin a la educación musical y el impacto transformador que ha tenido en sus estudiantes.
Maclin, quien ha dirigido el programa coral de la escuela secundaria Cordova durante 12 años, fue seleccionado de un campo competitivo de educadores de todo el país. Será homenajeado en la Ceremonia de Premios al Mérito Especial el sábado 1 de febrero, antes de la 67.ª edición anual de los Premios Grammy.
“Conocido por su filosofía de fomentar una ‘familia de coro’ en lugar de solo una clase de coro, Maclin enfatiza las lecciones de vida junto con la excelencia musical. Su dedicación ha tenido un impacto positivo en muchos estudiantes, y muchos lo consideran una figura paterna en sus vidas”, dijo en un comunicado las escuelas del condado de Memphis-Shelby (MSCS).
La instrucción de Maclin ha llevado a sus estudiantes del coro a actuar en todo el país a lo largo de sus 20 años de carrera.
“Estamos increíblemente orgullosos de tener un maestro como Adrian Maclin en las escuelas del condado de Memphis-Shelby. Su pasión, liderazgo y compromiso inspiran a sus estudiantes y a la comunidad de Cordova”, dijeron en MSCS.
English:
(LPL/TSD) – Adrian L. Maclin, the acclaimed director of the Cordova High School Choir, has been named the 2025 recipient of the Music Educator Award, an honor bestowed by the Recording Academy and the Grammy Museum.
The announcement, first reported by CBS News, recognizes Maclin’s unwavering dedication to music education and the transformative impact he has had on his students.
Maclin, who has directed the Cordova High School choral program for 12 years, was selected from a competitive field of educators from across the country. He will be honored at the Special Merit Awards Ceremony on Saturday, Feb. 1, prior to the 67th Annual Grammy Awards.
“Known for his philosophy of fostering a ‘choir family’ rather than just a choir class, Maclin emphasizes life lessons along with musical excellence. His dedication has had a positive impact on many students, with many considering him a father figure in their lives,” Memphis-Shelby County Schools (MSCS) said in a statement.
Maclin’s instruction has led his choir students to perform across the country throughout his 20-year career.
“We are incredibly proud to have a teacher like Adrian Maclin in Memphis-Shelby County Schools. His passion, leadership, and commitment inspire his students and the Cordova community,” MSCS said.
