by Mark Goff | Feb 20, 2017 | Music Truths
Music education helps develop originality and flexibility, which are key components of creativity and innovation. ~ © Craft, A. (2001). An Analysis of Research and Literature on Creativity and Education. Report Prepared for the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority....
by Mark Goff | Feb 16, 2017 | Music Truths
More benefits of music for children include learning cooperation, sharing, compromise, creativity, and concentration – skills that become invaluable as they enter school, face new challenges, and begin to form new friendships and develop social skills. ~ © 2015...
by Tim Dawson | Feb 14, 2017 | Legends, Tips
Last week’s spotlight was on Sam Rhinesmith, retired Director of Bands at North Central HS in Indianapolis. Sam’s interview was the first in our “Legends” series. More Legends will follow in the coming months/years. And, if you have any suggestions on which Legends or...
by Mark Goff | Feb 13, 2017 | Music Truths
Researchers found that after two years, children who not only regularly attended music classes, but also actively participated in the class, showed larger improvements in how the brain processes speech and reading scores than their less-involved peers. ~ Nina Kraus,...
by Mark Goff | Feb 9, 2017 | Music Truths
Three in five Americans (61%) said it [music education] provided a disciplined problem solving approach and 59% said it prepared people to manage tasks more successfully. ~ The Harris Poll®, July 2014
by Tim Dawson | Feb 7, 2017 | Director Spotlights, Legends
Today, we offer a new series in our Directors Spotlight interview project. We are calling it our “Legends” series. Our first ”Legends” interview is with Mr. Sam Rhinesmith, retired Director of Bands at North Central HS. Sam has also enjoyed a second career with...
