by Tim Dawson | Mar 22, 2016 | Tips
Craig Ghormley, Director of Orchestras at North Central High School in Indianapolis, provides us some tips on his endowed lesson program, the North Central summer Orchestra program structure and finally, how he approaches Solo and Ensemble contest. We hope you enjoy...
by Mark Goff | Mar 22, 2016 | Music Truths
“Students of all ages – that includes adults – generally find that music helps them focus more clearly on the task at hand and puts them in a better mood for learning.” ~ Chris Brewer, founder of LifeSounds Educational Services, quoted in...
by Mark Goff | Mar 21, 2016 | Music Truths
“Music is freakin’ magical. In 40-some years I have never gotten over it — you take some seemingly random marks on a page, you blow air through a carefully constructed tube, and what comes out the other side is a sound that can convey things that words cannot....
by Mark Goff | Mar 18, 2016 | Music Truths
“Music is about communication, creativity, and cooperation, and by studying music in schools, students have the opportunity to build on these skills, enrich their lives, and experience the world from a new perspective.” ~ Bill Clinton, Former President of the United...
by Mark Goff | Mar 17, 2016 | Music Truths
“Music education opens doors that help children pass from school into the world around them – a world of work, culture, intellectual activity, and human involvement. The future of our nation depends on providing our children with a complete education that includes...
