by Mark Goff | Dec 7, 2017 | Music Truths
“We need people who think with the creative side of their brains—people who have played in a band, who have painted…it enhances symbiotic thinking capabilities, not always thinking in the same paradigm, learning how to kick-start a new idea, or how to get a job done...
by Tim Dawson | Dec 5, 2017 | Tips
Welcome back to the Director Spotlight! This month, Mrs. Johanna Kitchell joins us on the Director Spotlight. Johanna teaches orchestra at Riverside Intermediate and Junior High schools in Hamilton Southeastern School corporation. Today, she discusses the scope of her...
by Mark Goff | Dec 4, 2017 | Music Truths
The skills gained through sequential music instruction, including discipline and the ability to analyze, solve problems, communicate and work cooperatively, are vital for success in the 21st century workplace. ~ U.S. House of Representatives, Concurrent Resolution...
by Mark Goff | Nov 30, 2017 | Music Truths
Teens feel that playing music teaches self discipline. ~ Shehan Campbell, Patricia. Adolescents’ Expressed Meanings of Music In and Out of School
by Tim Dawson | Nov 28, 2017 | Director Spotlights
This month has featured Mr. Chris Wing, Director of Bands at Greenfield Central High School in our Director Spotlight video series! Chris has a very positive viewpoint on his job, the kids at Greenfield, and on music. We hope you enjoy this full interview with Mr....
by Mark Goff | Nov 27, 2017 | 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