by Mark Goff | Feb 15, 2016 | Music Truths
Secondary students who participated in band or orchestra reported the lowest lifetime and current use of all substances (alcohol, tobacco, drug abuse). ~ Texas Commission on Drug and Alcohol Abuse Report. Reported in Houston Chronicle, January 1998
by Mark Goff | Feb 12, 2016 | Music Truths
Music education lays the foundation for individual excellence in group settings, creative problem solving, and flexibility in work situations ~ July 2014 Harris Poll
by Mark Goff | Feb 11, 2016 | Music Truths
Two-thirds (67%) of Americans say music education provides people with a disciplined approach to solving problems. ~ July 2014 Harris Poll
by Mark Goff | Feb 9, 2016 | Music Truths
Seven in ten Americans (71%) say that the learnings and habits from music education equip people to be better team players in their careers. ~ July 2014 Harris Poll
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...