by Tim Dawson | Oct 4, 2016 | Director Spotlights
Brian Caldwell, Dan Healton and Keith Whitford join us on this edition of the Director Spotlight. This trio of directors proudly serves the Western Community School community in Russiaville, Indiana. We hope you enjoy the spotlight interview with Brian, Dan and Keith....
by Mark Goff | Oct 3, 2016 | Music Truths
The cognitive structures developed through music instruction “exposed and illuminated more general organizing structures relevant for multiple disciplines. ~ Portowitz,P., Lichtenstein, O., Egorova, L., & Brand, E. (2009). Underlying mechanisms linking music...
by Mark Goff | Sep 29, 2016 | Music Truths
An analysis of data from the National Educational Longitudinal Study of 1988 demonstrated a significant correlation between participation in school music groups and achievement in math and English. ~ Broh, B. A. (2002). Linking extracurricular programming to academic...
by Tim Dawson | Sep 27, 2016 | Tips
Stephanie O’Brian, Band Director at Barr-Reeve schools offers a tip for young directors in finding comfort, acceptance and happiness in your career. She also discusses her “Festival of Bands” project, as well as the role of her band in a small school community...
by Mark Goff | Sep 26, 2016 | Music Truths
“A broad education in the arts helps give children a better understanding of their world…We need students who are culturally literate as well as math and science literate.” ~ Paul Ostergard, Vice President, Citicorp
by Mark Goff | Sep 22, 2016 | Music Truths
A Columbia University study revealed that students in the arts are found to be more cooperative with teachers and peers, more self-confident and better able to express their ideas. ~ Burton, J., Horowitz, R., Abeles, H. Champions of Change, Arts Education Partnership,...
