The Arts Are An Essential Education Element

“An elementary school that treats the arts as the province of a few gifted children, or views them only as recreation and entertainment, is a school that needs an infusion of soul. That arts are an essential element of education, just like reading, writing, and...

Music Education Helps Students Solve Problems

“GE hires a lot of engineers. We want young people who can do more than add up a string of numbers and write a coherent sentence. They must be able to solve problems, communicate ideas and be sensitive to the world around them. Participation in the arts is one of the...
Director Tips – Rob Shaver: Keep Things Fresh

Director Tips – Rob Shaver: Keep Things Fresh

For today’s installment of the Director Spotlight we interviewed Mr. Rob Shaver, Band Director at Tipton Middle School in Tipton, Indiana. Rob is a 25 year veteran music educator who does a fantastic job teaching band. Today, he offers his take on how he keeps things...