by Mark Goff | Apr 14, 2016 | Music Truths
Teens music as their “social glue” and as a bridge for building acceptance and tolerance for people of different ages and cultural backgrounds. ~ Presentation to U.S. Congress, 2007, Washington D.C. (Invited and arranged by the National Association of Music...
by Tim Dawson | Apr 12, 2016 | Tips
Bill Stultz, Director of Bands at Columbus North High School, provides us a few tips for both young and veteran teachers and talks about his approach to developing the individual musician through student participation in the IBA All state programs within his program....
by Mark Goff | Apr 12, 2016 | Music Truths
Teens are committed to their instruments and their school ensembles because they love to be involved in these musical and social groups; 20% of the respondents specified instruments as part of their musical identities, whether or not they were engaged in school music...
by Mark Goff | Apr 11, 2016 | Music Truths
A study of healthy male college students found that, while riding stationary bicycles, the participants worked harder while listening to fast music. Extra bonus: They also enjoyed the music more. ~ Scott Christ, “20 surprising, science-backed health benefits of...
by Mark Goff | Apr 8, 2016 | Music Truths
Music can meaningfully reduce the perceived intensity of pain, especially in geriatric care, intensive care, or palliative medicine (an area of healthcare that focuses on preventing and relieving the suffering of patients). ~ Scott Christ, “20 surprising,...
