by Tim Dawson | May 24, 2016 | Director Spotlights
This week’s Director Spotlight is on Mr Josh Weirich and Mr. Chris Murray, directors at Zionsville Middle School. Josh and Chris have built a great middle school program at Zionsville. We hope you enjoy this edition of The Director Spotlight!...
by Mark Goff | May 23, 2016 | Music Truths
Children who study a musical instrument are more likely to excel in all of their studies, work better in teams, have enhanced critical thinking skills, stay in school, and pursue further education. ~ Arte Music Academy. “Statistical benefits of music in...
by Mark Goff | May 19, 2016 | Music Truths
With music in schools, students connect to each other better— greater camaraderie, fewer fights, less racism and reduced use of hurtful sarcasm. ~ Jensen, E., Arts With the Brain In Mind, Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, 2001
by Tim Dawson | May 17, 2016 | Tips
As we begin to wrap up the school, we thought you might enjoy a couple of tips from our previous Spotlight interviews with Jay Webb, Jeff Frizzi and Bethany Robinson. All three tips are some of the most watched from earlier this year. If you have suggestions on...
by Mark Goff | May 16, 2016 | Music Truths
“The arts are an essential element of education, just like reading, writing, and arithmetic…music, dance, painting, and theater are all keys that unlock profound human understanding and accomplishment.” ~ ~ William Bennett, Former US Secretary of...
by Mark Goff | May 12, 2016 | 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
