by Mark Goff | Oct 9, 2015 | Music Truths
“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...
by Mark Goff | Oct 8, 2015 | Music Truths
Teens Believe that music is an integral part of American life, and that music reflects American culture and society; there were 333 mentions of the skills that music education can provide access to, including the historical and cultural significance of music in...
by Tim Dawson | Oct 6, 2015 | Director Spotlights
Today, we place our spotlight on our first Orchestra Director, Mr. Jeff Frizzi! Jeff teaches at Clay Middle School in Carmel, one of Indiana’s premier orchestra programs. His recipe for success with students is really simple and hugely effective and we think...
by Mark Goff | Oct 6, 2015 | Music Truths
“In the push for quality math, science, technical, humanities, and other programs, please be sure that the arts are not ignored or pushed to one side. Provide your political support for the total curriculum. The arts enrich all of us.” ~ Dr. Richard...
by Mark Goff | Oct 5, 2015 | Music Truths
Playing music “significantly” lowered the heart rates and calmed and regulated the blood pressures and respiration rates of patients who had undergone surgery. ~ Bryan Memorial Hospital in Lincoln, Neb., and St. Mary’s Hospital in Mequon,...