by Tim Dawson | Apr 4, 2017 | Bloopers, Director Spotlights
To those coming back from Spring Break….Welcome Back! To those on Spring break…have a safe and restful time! We wanted you to know that we are on a spotlight ‘hiatus’ for the next two weeks! Next week, look for our most watched ‘tips’ from recent episodes and we...
by Mark Goff | Apr 3, 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 Mark Goff | Mar 30, 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 Tim Dawson | Mar 28, 2017 | Tips
Keith Ziolkowski, Orchestra Director for the Avon Middle Schools, joined us for the Director Spotlight last week. Some of the highlights include: his approach to teaching intonation, introducing shifting and how he communicates with students, parents and...
by Mark Goff | Mar 27, 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 Mark Goff | Mar 23, 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