Spotlights & Tips
Director Tips – Eric Criss: Organization and Preparation
Welcome back to the Director Spotlight! This month, Mr. Eric Criss joins us on the Director Spotlight. Eric teaches band at NorthWood High School and NorthWood Middle School in Nappanee, Indiana. Eric discusses what he thinks is one of the traits of being a great band...
Dr. Dan Bolin – Director Spotlight
For our final April installment of the Director Spotlight, we offer you the full interview with Dr. Dan Bolin, Professor of Music Education at Butler University in Indianapolis. The Butler University School of Music will be hosting a retirement reception for Dr. Bolin...
Director Tips – Dr. Dan Bolin: Military Bands
In this week’s Director Spotlight, Dr. Dan Bolin tells us about his involvement with the various military bands from Washington D.C. As you know, Dr. Bolin is retiring this year and we found a special article about him and his career. Check out the video below,...
Music Truths
Music Lessons Help Kids Learn To Accept Criticism
Taking music lessons offers a space where kids learn how to accept and give constructive criticism, according to research published in The Wall Street Journal in 2014 ~ Joanne Lipman, "A Musical Fix for American Schools," The Wall Street Journal, October 10,...
On the SAT Students Who Participate In Music Score Higher
On the SAT, students who participated in music scored an average of 31 points above average in reading, 23 points above average in math, and 31 points above average in writing. ~ College Board SAT, 2012 College-Bound Seniors: Total Group Profile Report. (See table...
Students In School Arts Have Higher Academic Success
Researchers have demonstrated a strong relationship between individuals who participated in school arts experiences and higher academic success as demonstrated by grade point averages, scores on the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT) and math and verbal...
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