by Mark Goff | Dec 29, 2016 | 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 | Dec 22, 2016 | Music Truths
Students at schools with excellent music programs had higher English test scores across the country than students in schools with low-quality music programs; this was also true when considering mathematics. ~ Journal for Research in Music Education, June 2007; Dr....
by Tim Dawson | Dec 20, 2016 | Director Spotlights
Happy Holidays from all of us at Paige’s Music, Director Services. We hope you all have a safe and restful time away from school. Don’t forget to watch the Marching Pride of Lawrence Township in the Rose Parade on January 2nd. Special congrats to Mr....
by Mark Goff | Dec 19, 2016 | Music Truths
The College Board identifies the arts as one of the six basic academic subject areas students should study in order to succeed in college. ~ Academic Preparation for College: What Students Need to Know and Be Able to Do, 1983 [still in use], The College Board, New...
by Mark Goff | Dec 15, 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:...
