by Tim Dawson | Mar 1, 2018 | Music Truths
The cognitive structures developed through music instruction “exposed and illuminated more general organizing structures relevant for multiple disciplines. ~ Portowitz,P., Lichtenstein, O., Egorova, L., & Brand, E. (2009). Underlying mechanisms linking music...
by Tim Dawson | Feb 27, 2018 | Director Spotlights
Today we have for you the full spotlight interview with Mr. Rob Shaver. Rob is the band director at Tipton Middle School in Tipton, Indiana. We hope you enjoy this installment of the director spotlight.
by Tim Dawson | Feb 26, 2018 | Music Truths
An analysis of data from the National Educational Longitudinal Study of 1988 demonstrated a significant correlation between participation in school music groups and achievement in math and English. ~ Broh, B. A. (2002). Linking extracurricular programming to academic...
by Tim Dawson | Feb 22, 2018 | 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 | Feb 20, 2018 | Tips
This week’s spotlight tip is from Rob Shaver at Tipton Middle School. Rob talks about how he handles today’s challenges and how he adapts to different situations in the classroom. Thanks for joining us and we hope you enjoy this segment from the Director Spotlight!...
by Tim Dawson | Feb 19, 2018 | 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 Question of Transfer,” Judith M....
