by Tim Dawson | May 28, 2019 | Director Spotlights
Welcome back to the Director Spotlight. Mr. Eric Thornbury, Director of Bands and Music Department Head at Noblesville High School recently joined us on the Director Spotlight. Today, we offer the full interview with Eric. Thanks for joining us and we hope you enjoy...
by Tim Dawson | May 27, 2019 | 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 Tim Dawson | May 21, 2019 | Tips
Welcome back to the Director Spotlight. Mr. Eric Thornbury, Director of Bands and Music Department Head at Noblesville High School recently joined us on the Director Spotlight. In this segment, Eric talks about his relationship with his administration. Thanks for...
by Tim Dawson | May 20, 2019 | Music Truths
Children from “arts-rich” public schools score higher on expression, risk-taking, creativity-imagination, cooperative learning, and academic self-concept than children in “arts-poor” systems. ~ “Learning In and Through the Arts: The...
by Tim Dawson | May 14, 2019 | Tips
Welcome back to the Director Spotlight. Mr. Eric Thornbury, Director of Bands and Music Department Head at Noblesville High School, recently joined us on the Director Spotlight. In this segment, Eric offers a tip for veteran teachers! Thanks for joining us and we hope...
by Tim Dawson | May 13, 2019 | 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...