by Tim Dawson | May 24, 2018 | Music Truths
“At this time when you are making critical and far-reaching budget and program decisions…I write to bring to your attention the importance of the arts as a core academic subject and part of a complete education for all students. The Elementary and Secondary...
by Tim Dawson | May 22, 2018 | Director Spotlights
For our final installment of the Director Spotlight this month, we offer you the full interview with Mr. Eric Criss, Director of Bands at NorthWood High School in Nappanee. We hope you enjoy this installment of the spotlight!
by Tim Dawson | May 21, 2018 | Music Truths
Music enhances fine motor skills, or the ability to use small, acute muscle movements to write, use a computer, and perform other physical tasks. ~ Forgeard, 2008; Hyde, 2009; Schlaug et al. 2005, “The Effects of Musical Training on Structural Brain Development A...
by Tim Dawson | May 17, 2018 | Music Truths
A study of 8 to 11-year-olds found that, those who had extra-curricular music classes, developed higher verbal IQ, and visual abilities, in comparison to those with no musical training. ~ ~ Forgeard et al., “Practicing a Musical Instrument in Childhood is Associated...
by Tim Dawson | May 15, 2018 | Tips
Mr. Eric Criss, Director of Bands at NorthWood High school, recently joined us on the Director Spotlight. Eric offers us his approach to retaining students from middle to high school band. We hope you enjoy this segment from the Director Spotlight
by Tim Dawson | May 14, 2018 | Music Truths
Students at schools with excellent music programs had higher English test scores across the country than students in schools with low-quality music programs; this was also true when considering mathematics. ~ Journal for Research in Music Education, June 2007; Dr....
