by Mark Goff | Oct 22, 2015 | Music Truths
Teens believe music helps adolescents release or control emotions and helps coping with difficult situations such as peer pressure, substance abuse, pressures of study and family, the dynamics of friendships and social life, and the pain of loss or abuse. ~ Shehan...
by Tim Dawson | Oct 20, 2015 | Director Spotlights
Today’s Director Spotlight is on Tom Barker of Lafayette Jefferson High School. Tom is such an outstanding educator and human being. I truly enjoyed talking with Tom as he brings so much knowledge and understanding to his profession. I hope you enjoy this...
by Mark Goff | Oct 20, 2015 | Music Truths
Schools that have music programs have significantly higher attendance rates than do those without programs (93.3 percent as compared to 84.9 percent). ~ Harris Interactive Inc. (2006). Understanding the Linkages Between Music Education and Educational...
by Mark Goff | Oct 19, 2015 | Music Truths
“The arts are not a frill. The arts are a response to our individuality and our nature, and help to shape our identity. What is there that can transcend deep difference and stubborn divisions? The arts. They have a wonderful universality. Art has the potential...
by Mark Goff | Oct 16, 2015 | Music Truths
A study examined the influence of music education on nonmusical abilities, the effects of music lessons on academic performance, and cognitive abilities. The study revealed that students who participated in music lessons showed statistically higher intelligence...
by Mark Goff | Oct 15, 2015 | Music Truths
“Playing music reduces stress and has been shown to reverse the body’s response to stress at the DNA-level.” ~ Dr. Barry Bittman
