by Mark Goff | Aug 31, 2015 | Music Truths
“Art is a nation’s most precious heritage. For it is in our works of art that we reveal to ourselves and to others the inner vision which guides us as a nation. And where there is no vision, the people perish.” ~ Lyndon Johnson, on signing into existence the National...
by Mark Goff | Aug 28, 2015 | Music Truths
“The rapidly evolving global economy demands a dynamic and creative workforce. The arts and its related businesses are responsible for billions of dollars in cultural exports for this country. It is imperative that we continue to support the arts and arts...
by Mark Goff | Aug 27, 2015 | 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
by Mark Goff | Aug 25, 2015 | Music Truths
On the SAT, students who participated in music scored an average of 31 points above average in reading, 23 points above average in math, and 31 points above average in writing. ~ College Board SAT, 2012 College-Bound Seniors: Total Group Profile Report. (See table...
by Tim Dawson | Aug 24, 2015 | Tips
Here’s another tip from Bethany Robinson taken from her Director Spotlight interview that we posted earlier. This time she shares an idea on warming up your group.