by Tim Dawson | Oct 10, 2017 | Tips
Welcome back to the Director Spotlight. This month, Mr. Donald Kalugyer joins us on the Director Spotlight. Donald teaches Band at Greenwood MS and assists at Greenwood High School. Today, Donald discusses the qualities of a great director. Thanks for joining us and...
by Mark Goff | Oct 9, 2017 | Music Truths
Teens see music as their “social glue” and as a bridge for building acceptance and tolerance for people of different ages and cultural backgrounds. ~ Presentation to U.S. Congress, 2007, Washington D.C. (Invited and arranged by the National Association of Music...
by Mark Goff | Oct 5, 2017 | Music Truths
It is said that the state of mankind improves through music; music not only trains but educates individuals and makes them fit for a life of community. Music is spiritual and mental food, an edifying and educational power. In comparison with sports (the motion of...
by Tim Dawson | Oct 3, 2017 | Tips
For today’s installment of the Director Spotlight, we interviewed Mr. Donald Kalugyer, Band Director at Greenwood Middle School. Donald is a 31 year veteran music educator who splits time between the middle school and the high school. Today, he offers unique tip for...
by Mark Goff | Oct 2, 2017 | Music Truths
Music training leads to greater gains in auditory and motor function when begun in young childhood; by adolescence, the plasticity that characterizes childhood has begun to decline. Nevertheless, our results establish that music training impacts the auditory system...
by Mark Goff | Sep 28, 2017 | Music Truths
Young children who take music lessons show different brain development and improved memory over the course of a year, compared to children who do not receive musical training. ~ Arete Music Academy. “Statistical benefits of music in education.” Arete Music Academy....
