Spotlights & Tips
Director Tips – Ben Yoder: Background & Music Ed Philosophy
Ben Yoder, Orchestra Director at Hamilton Southeastern Intermediate and Junior High School, recently joined us on the Director Spotlight! Today, he talks us through his background, the scope of his program and his music education philosophy. We hope you enjoy getting...
Popular Director Tips – Janis Stockhouse and Thomas Wilson
Janis Stockhouse and Thomas Wilson presented us a few outstanding tips in their Director Spotlight back in 2015. As we move through part of the heaviest work load of the calendar, Janis and Thomas have some very solid advice for directors, not just for young teachers,...
Popular Director Tips – Candi Granlund: Working With Administrators
Mrs. Candi Granlund, Band Director at Sycamore School in Indianapolis, joined us on the Director Spotlight. In her interview, she talked with us about working with school administrators and how that relationship affects what happens in the classroom. We hope you this...
Music Truths
Playing An Instrument Teaches Kids To Persevere
Playing an instrument teaches kids to persevere through hours, months, and sometimes years of practice before they reach specific goals, such as performing with a band or memorizing a solo piece. ~ Mary Larew, Suzuki violin teacher at the Neighborhood Music School in...
Music Education Strengthens Perseverance
Perseverance is developed and strengthened through music education. ~ Scott, L. (1992). Attention and Perseverance Behaviors of Preschool Children Enrolled in Suzuki Violin Lessons and Other Activities. Journal of Research in Music Education, 40(3),...
Music Education Helps Develop Education
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...
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