by Tim Dawson | Apr 26, 2016 | Director Spotlights
This week’s Director Spotlight is on Mr. Joe Vrabec, Co-Director of Bands at Brownsburg High School. Joe has enjoyed a long career teaching band in Brownsburg and Winamac schools. We hope you enjoy this edition of The Director Spotlight!
by Mark Goff | Apr 26, 2016 | Music Truths
Schools that have music programs have an attendance rate of 93.3% compared to 84.9% in schools without music programs. ~ The National Association for Music Education. “Music Makes the Grade.” The National Association for Music Education. Accessed February...
by Mark Goff | Apr 22, 2016 | Music Truths
“I would say that music is the easiest means in which to express, but since words are my talent, I must try to express clumsily in words what the pure music would have done better.” ~ William Faulkner
by Mark Goff | Apr 21, 2016 | Music Truths
Cognitive and neural benefits of musical experience continue throughout the lifespan, and counteract some of the negative effects of aging, such as memory and hearing difficulties in older adults ~ Parbery-Clark A, A.S., Kraus N. , Musical Experience and Hearing Loss:...
by Tim Dawson | Apr 19, 2016 | Tips
Hello everyone! For a change of pace this week, we thought you might enjoy taking a look at some of our most viewed tips from our spotlights! We have had so many great educators spend some time with us, but these three are the most viewed tips by you, our directors....
by Mark Goff | Apr 19, 2016 | Music Truths
Four out of five Americans (80%) believe their music education has contributed to their level of personal fulfillment. ~ July 2014 Harris Poll
