by Tim Gee | Jun 1, 2020 | Music Truths
“In my own philanthropy and business endeavors, I have seen the critical role that the arts play in stimulating creativity and in developing vital communities…the arts have a crucial impact on our economy and are an important catalyst for learning,...
by Tim Gee | Oct 28, 2019 | 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...
by Tim Gee | Apr 24, 2018 | Director Spotlights, Legends
For our final April installment of the Director Spotlight, we offer you the full interview with Dr. Dan Bolin, Professor of Music Education at Butler University in Indianapolis. The Butler University School of Music will be hosting a retirement reception for Dr. Bolin...
by Tim Gee | Apr 3, 2018 | Legends, Tips
Today, we return to our new series in our Director Spotlight interview project, the “Legends” series. This “Legends” interview is with Dr. Dan Bolin, retiring professor of music education at Butler University. Dr. Bolin has been a public school band director, school...
by Tim Gee | Feb 15, 2018 | Music Truths
“An elementary school that treats the arts as the province of a few gifted children, or views them only as recreation and entertainment, is a school that needs an infusion of soul. That arts are an essential element of education, just like reading, writing, and...
