by Mark Goff | Feb 8, 2016 | Music Truths
Eight in 10 teachers and more than seven in 10 parents believe the number of minutes of music education required every week is an important quality component. ~ NAMM Foundation and Grunwald Associates LLC (2015). Striking a Chord: The Public’s Hopes and Beliefs for...
by Mark Goff | Feb 5, 2016 | Music Truths
Nearly half of parents and teachers support integrating music into the professional development of all educators ~ NAMM Foundation and Grunwald Associates LLC (2015). Striking a Chord: The Public’s Hopes and Beliefs for K–12 Music Education in the United States:...
by Mark Goff | Feb 4, 2016 | Music Truths
Substantial majorities of both teachers and parents view student access to music and arts education as “extremely” or “very” important. ~ NAMM Foundation and Grunwald Associates LLC (2015). Striking a Chord: The Public’s Hopes and Beliefs for K–12 Music Education in...
by Tim Dawson | Feb 2, 2016 | Director Spotlights
Our next Director Spotlight is on Mr. Jay Webb, Director of Bands at Avon High School. Over the years, Jay, and the Avon team, have developed one of the premier band programs in the nation. We think you will see why the Avon bands continue to achieve at a very high...
by Mark Goff | Feb 2, 2016 | Music Truths
Perserverance is developed and strengthened through music education. ~ Scott, L. (1992). Attention and Perseverance Behaviors of Preschool Children Enrolled in Suzuki Violin Lessons and Other Activities. Journal of Research in Music Education, 40(3),...