by Mark Goff | Aug 4, 2015 | Music Truths
Students in high-quality school music programs score higher on standardized tests compared to students in schools with deficient music education programs, regardless of the socioeconomic level of the school or school district. ~ Johnson, C. M. & Memmott, J. E....
by Mark Goff | Aug 4, 2015 | Music Truths
The vast majority —96 percent—of the school principals interviewed in a recent study agree that participation in music education encourages and motivates students to stay in school. Further, 89 percent of principals feel that a high-quality music education program...
by Mark Goff | Aug 4, 2015 | Music Truths
Top 10 Ways Band Prepares Me For Life #10 – Time Management – Nothing forces you to use your time wisely like a director saying “you have 5 minutes to memorize these measures.” #9 – Punctuality – “Band Time” teaches you if you’re early you’re on-time, if you’re...
by Mark Goff | Aug 4, 2015 | Music Truths
Students indicate that arts participation motivates them to stay in school, and that the arts create a supportive environment that promotes constructive acceptance of criticism and one in which it is safe to take risks. ~ (Source: Barry N., Taylor K., and K. Walls...
