NORWICH – Formed as a result of scheduling issues within the Norwich City School District in 2012, the Save Arts and Music Education advocacy group will hold its second annual student exposition from 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday at the United Church of Christ, 11 West Main St.

Since its inception, the members of SAME have continued to focus on three goals, according to NHS vocal music teacher Mary Mayo, who works closely with SAME: to maintain and support sequential art and music programs in grades K-12 with certified art and music educators; encourage dialog among the Norwich City School District, its Board of Education and the community on the importance of visual and performing arts; and increase community awareness and support for music and art education.

Approximately 100 people attended last year’s expo, reported Mayo, and SAME anticipates the exposition continuing as an annual event. This year’s expo will feature vocal and instrumental performances by students from Perry Browne, the Norwich Middle School and the Norwich High School, as well as artwork from all the district’s schools. Special guest speaker Victoria Kappel, executive director at the Chenango Arts Council, will be on hand to share her feelings on the impact the arts have on the community as a whole.