Music Education Motivates Students To Stay In School

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...
Director Tips – Kevin Schuessler

Director Tips – Kevin Schuessler

Kevin Schuessler joined us on the Director Spotlight recently. Please check out what he offers on work/life balance, teaching life through music and setting priorities on the podium. Work/Life Balance Teaching Life Through Music Setting Priorities On The...

Arts Education Prepares Students

“I believe arts education in music, theater, dance, and the visual arts is one of the most creative ways we have to find the gold that is buried just beneath the surface. They (children) have an enthusiasm for life a spark of creativity, and vivid imaginations that...

Music Fosters Creative Skills

“To be the next great inventor of something we haven’t dreamed of yet, you need to have creative skills. Music really fosters those creative skills.” ~ Illinois Lieutenant Governor Sheila Simon