AEIC Programs

Internet Radio Station

AEIC launched an Internet Radio Station, aired on a 24-hour-a-day stream, featuring shows created by students. AEIC’s goal is to host programs from every high school in the Fairfax County and surrounding metropolitan area.

  • Program #1: Compilation of three CDs produced by AEIC Studio with DJ commentary: Project X, Lauri, and 35 Days in May
  • Program #2: Poetry readings from the 2005 Washington Wizards Slam Jam Poetry Contest Awards Ceremony, with participants from the school districts in D.C., Northern Virginia, and Prince George’s and Montgomery Counties
  • Program #3: Jazz Academy of Music Annual Jazz Concert at Blues Alley
  • Program #4: Q&A with Congressman Tom Davis at Madison High School, Vienna, VA
  • Program #5: Lucid Dream, the debut album of AEIC 2005 CD Contest Winner, Abigail Kiser, Chantilly, VA
  • Program #6 : “Speak Out, Your Voice Will Be Heard!” South Lakes High School Project X, Reston, VA

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AEIC Studio Music Projects

AEIC currently has a music catalog of four CDs, which are aired on the Internet Radio Station along with dialogue programs.
  • Project X: Unlocking the Creative Mind  (2002) was the first CD produced by AEIC. It is a 9-track compilation of music and candid discussions with high school students about drugs, stress, and depression. The purpose of the CD is to stimulate dialogue between students and parents about these difficult subjects.
  • Lauri: Simple Euphorian Circular Dreams (2003) was the first CD produced by AEIC of a solo artist. The album contains original folk songs and a written message with the artist’s opinions on drug-use.
  • 35 Days in May: Tales and Destinations (2004) features the music of the AEIC music staff. This CD was produced to show support for the students and programs. We were fortunate to get an endorsement from Herbie Hancock.
  • Abigail Kiser: Lucid Dream (2005) is an album of the original indie songs, poems, and cover work of Abigail Kiser (Chantilly, VA), the AEIC 2004-2005 CD Contest Winner.
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Fairfax County Bookmark Contest

AEIC started collaborating with the Annual Fairfax County Bookmark Contest in 1999 to give elementary and middle school students the chance to artistically express their determination to stay drug-free. Every year there are over 70,000 participants, from which 16 winners are chosen. AEIC sponsors a musical celebration for the winners and their families, as well as giving additional concerts at some participating schools, such as:

  • Buzz Aldrin Elementary School (Reston, VA) 
  • Dogwood Elementary School (Reston, VA)
  • Forest Edge Elementary School (Reston, VA)
  • Franconia Elementary School (Alexandria, VA)
  • Hunters Woods Elementary School (Reston, VA)
  • Lake Anne Elementary School (Reston, VA)
  • Mount Eagle Elementary School (Alexandria, VA)
  • Rose Hill Elementary School (Alexandria, VA)
  • Sunrise Valley Elementary School (Reston, VA)
  • Terraset Elementary School (Reston, VA)

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 Collaborative Concerts and Contests

In addition to the Fairfax County Bookmark Contest, AEIC collaborates with Fairfax County and other area school districts and organizations to host events promoting a healthy lifestyle.

  • 1995 Randolph Elementary School Poster Contest
  • 1998-1999 Barcroft, Glebe, and Randolph Elementary Poster Contest
  • 1999-2000 Glebe and Randolph Elementary Poster Contest
  • 2000-2001 Concerts in collaboration with Turn of the Violence Campaign
  • 2000-2001 Rosslyn Jazz Festival
  • 2001 Washington D.C. Victory Over Violence Festival
  • 2001 DEA Red Ribbon Ceremony at Shaw Middle School
  • 2001-2002 Arlington Traditional Elementary School Poster Contest
  • 2001-2002 Barcroft Elementary School Poster Contest
  • 2002-2003 Williamsburg Middle School Essay Contest
  • 2003 International Peace Youth Exhibit Concert at the U.S. Capitol/Rayburn Building

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 Project X Open Mic Club

In 2001 AEIC initiated a student-designed open mic club at South Lakes High School. Students met weekly after school to share poetry, songs, and to discuss problems they face everyday like drugs, violence, stress, and depression. Since 2001, Project X has spread to other schools, hearing the voices of more than 200 students, reaching a student audience of over 2,000. The following is a list of what AEIC has produced with Project X.

South Lakes High School (2001-2004), Reston, VA

  • Two school-wide assemblies per year for a 300-student audience
  • Project X: Unlocking the Creative Mind (2002), which included students’ music, poetry, and a candid discussion.
  • Artwork portfolio of students (2002)
  • CD of original songs by Lauri Greene (2003)
  • Book of poems by Nina Johnson (2004)

Herndon High School (2002-2003), Herndon, VA

  • Concert by East Coast Rock Group, Opus 4

Annandale High School (2002-2003), Annandale, VA

  • Book of students’ poems

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