by Tim Dawson | Oct 2, 2018 | Tips
Welcome back to the Director Spotlight! This month, Mr. Matt Harloff joins us on the Director Spotlight. Matt teaches band at Avon High School in Avon, Indiana. In this first segment, Matt talks with us about his career path and his early influences. Thanks for...
by Tim Dawson | Oct 1, 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...
by Tim Dawson | Sep 27, 2018 | 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 Tim Dawson | Sep 25, 2018 | Director Spotlights
For our final installment of the Director Spotlight for the month, we offer you the full interview with Ms. Nicole DeGuire of Fishers High School Orchestras. We hope you enjoy this installment of the spotlight!
by Tim Dawson | Sep 24, 2018 | Music Truths
“GE hires a lot of engineers. We want young people who can do more than add up a string of numbers and write a coherent sentence. They must be able to solve problems, communicate ideas and be sensitive to the world around them. Participation in the arts is one...
by Tim Dawson | Sep 20, 2018 | 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...
