by Mark Goff | Aug 24, 2015 | Music Truths
Two-thirds (66%) of Americans say that music education prepares someone to manage the tasks of their job more successfully. ~ The Harris Poll®, July 2014
by Mark Goff | Aug 10, 2015 | Music Truths
With music in schools, students connect to each other better— greater camaraderie, fewer fights, less racism and reduced use of hurtful sarcasm. ~ Jensen, E., Arts With the Brain In Mind, Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, 2001
by Mark Goff | Aug 4, 2015 | Music Truths
“A broad education in the arts helps give children a better understanding of their world…We need students who are culturally literate as well as math and science literate.” ~ Paul Ostergard, Vice President, Citicorp
by Mark Goff | Aug 4, 2015 | Music Truths
Students in high-quality school music programs score higher on standardized tests compared to students in schools with deficient music education programs, regardless of the socioeconomic level of the school or school district. ~ Johnson, C. M. & Memmott, J. E....
by Mark Goff | Aug 4, 2015 | Music Truths
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...
by Mark Goff | Aug 4, 2015 | Music Truths
Top 10 Ways Band Prepares Me For Life #10 – Time Management – Nothing forces you to use your time wisely like a director saying “you have 5 minutes to memorize these measures.” #9 – Punctuality – “Band Time” teaches you if you’re early you’re on-time, if you’re...
