by Tim Dawson | Oct 11, 2018 | Music Truths
An analysis of data from the National Educational Longitudinal Study of 1988 demonstrated a significant correlation between participation in school music groups and achievement in math and English. ~ Broh, B. A. (2002). Linking extracurricular programming to academic...
by Tim Dawson | Oct 9, 2018 | Tips
Mr. Matt Harloff from Avon High School, recently joined us on the Director Spotlight. Today, he talks about his approach to coaching, motivating and teaching kids. We hope you enjoy this segment from the Director...
by Tim Dawson | Oct 8, 2018 | Music Truths
“A broad education in the arts helps give children a better understanding of their world…We need students who are culturally literate as well as math and science literate.” ~ Paul Ostergard, Vice President,...
by Tim Dawson | Oct 4, 2018 | Music Truths
Children from “arts-rich” public schools score higher on expression, risk-taking, creativity-imagination, cooperative learning, and academic self-concept than children in “arts-poor” systems. ~ “Learning In and Through the Arts: The Question of...
by Tim Dawson | Oct 2, 2018 | Tips
Welcome back to the Director Spotlight! This month, Mr. Matt Harloff joins us on the Director Spotlight. Matt teaches band at Avon High School in Avon, Indiana. In this first segment, Matt talks with us about his career path and his early influences. Thanks for...
