Spotlights & Tips
Director Tips from Randy Greenwell and Matt James
For the past 23 years, Matt James and Randy Greenwell have lead Lawrence Central Bands to become one of the premier programs in the nation. In their Director Spotlights, they share tips with us on how they set up different aspects of their program. We hope you enjoy...
Randy Greenwell and Matt James – Director Spotlight
Randy Greenwell and Matt James have been teaching together since 1993 at Lawrence Central HS. Over the years, together, they have developed one of the most highly respected programs not only in the state, but also, in the nation. We recently interviewed Randy and Matt...
Director Tips from Soo Han
We recently sat down with Soo Han, Director of Orchestras at Carmel High School. He shared so much with us in our time with him. Please take a few moments and check out some of the tips he offered! Section Leaders Set Culture There's No "Ta-Da!" In My Teaching...
Music Truths
Music Education Prepares You To Manage Tasks
Three in five Americans (61%) said it [music education] provided a disciplined problem solving approach and 59% said it prepared people to manage tasks more successfully. ~ The Harris Poll®, July 2014
Music Is An Important Education Component
Eight in 10 teachers and more than seven in 10 parents believe the number of minutes of music education required every week is an important quality component. ~ NAMM Foundation and Grunwald Associates LLC (2015). Striking a Chord: The Public's Hopes and Beliefs for...
Teens See Music As Social Glue
Teens see music as their "social glue" and as a bridge for building acceptance and tolerance for people of different ages and cultural backgrounds. ~ Presentation to U.S. Congress, 2007, Washington D.C. (Invited and arranged by the National Association of Music...
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