by Mark Goff | Jan 5, 2017 | Music Truths
A study of 8 to 11-year-olds found that, those who had extra-curricular music classes, developed higher verbal IQ, and visual abilities, in comparison to those with no musical training. ~ Forgeard et al., “Practicing a Musical Instrument in Childhood is Associated...
by Tim Dawson | Jan 3, 2017 | Director Spotlights
Happy New Year! We start off the new year on the Director Spotlight with Mr. Myron Snuffin, Director of Bands at Brownsburg Middle School East. Myron is a wonderful example of someone who finds the joy in the daily job and who appreciates the process in helping kids...
by Mark Goff | Dec 29, 2016 | Music Truths
Teens described their music teachers as encouraging, motivating and acting as both role models and friends that can be trusted for listening and giving advice. ~ Shehan Campbell, Patricia. Adolescents’ Expressed Meanings of Music In and Out of School
by Mark Goff | Dec 22, 2016 | Music Truths
Students at schools with excellent music programs had higher English test scores across the country than students in schools with low-quality music programs; this was also true when considering mathematics. ~ Journal for Research in Music Education, June 2007; Dr....
by Tim Dawson | Dec 20, 2016 | Director Spotlights
Happy Holidays from all of us at Paige’s Music, Director Services. We hope you all have a safe and restful time away from school. Don’t forget to watch the Marching Pride of Lawrence Township in the Rose Parade on January 2nd. Special congrats to Mr....
by Mark Goff | Dec 19, 2016 | Music Truths
The College Board identifies the arts as one of the six basic academic subject areas students should study in order to succeed in college. ~ Academic Preparation for College: What Students Need to Know and Be Able to Do, 1983 [still in use], The College Board, New...
