by Mark Goff | Sep 18, 2017 | Music Truths
“At this time when you are making critical and far-reaching budget and program decisions…I write to bring to your attention the importance of the arts as a core academic subject and part of a complete education for all students. The Elementary and Secondary Education...
by Mark Goff | Sep 14, 2017 | Music Truths
Music enhances fine motor skills, or the ability to use small, acute muscle movements to write, use a computer, and perform other physical tasks. ~ Forgeard, 2008; Hyde, 2009; Schlaug et al. 2005, “The Effects of Musical Training on Structural Brain Development A...
by Tim Dawson | Sep 12, 2017 | Tips
We continue this week with Mrs. Heather Nieto, Director of Orchestras at Belzer Middle School, on our Director Spotlight tip of the week. She talks us through her use of technology in the middle school classroom! Check it out!
by Mark Goff | Sep 11, 2017 | Music Truths
A study of 8 to 11-year-olds found that, those who had extra-curricular music classes, developed higher verbal IQ, and visual abilities, in comparison to those with no musical training. ~ Forgeard et al., “Practicing a Musical Instrument in Childhood is Associated...
by Mark Goff | Sep 7, 2017 | Music Truths
Teens described their music teachers as encouraging, motivating and acting as both role models and friends that can be trusted for listening and giving advice. ~ Shehan Campbell, Patricia. Adolescents’ Expressed Meanings of Music In and Out of School
