Spotlights & Tips
Janis Stockhouse and Thomas Wilson – Director Spotlight
I had a chance to sit with Janis Stockhouse and Thomas Wilson at Bloomington High School North for this Director Spotlight. What a fantastic program they have built and we thought you would enjoy getting to know them.
Director Tips From Tom Barker
Check out tips from Tom Barker on the Director Spotlight. His philosophy on boosters and tips on finding a mentor are really special. Music Boosters Tip Mentors & Small Victories
Tom Barker – Director Spotlight
Today's Director Spotlight is on Tom Barker of Lafayette Jefferson High School. Tom is such an outstanding educator and human being. I truly enjoyed talking with Tom as he brings so much knowledge and understanding to his profession. I hope you enjoy this spotlight...
Music Truths
Music Enhances Skills Used To Perform Many Tasks
Music enhances fine motor skills, or the ability to use small, acute muscle movements to write, use a computer, and perform other physical tasks. ~ Forgeard, 2008; Hyde, 2009; Schlaug et al. 2005, “The Effects of Musical Training on Structural Brain Development A...
Music Class Helps IQ
A study of 8 to 11-year-olds found that, those who had extra-curricular music classes, developed higher verbal IQ, and visual abilities, in comparison to those with no musical training. ~ ~ Forgeard et al., “Practicing a Musical Instrument in Childhood is Associated...
Students In Excellent Music Programs Have Higher Test Scores
Students at schools with excellent music programs had higher English test scores across the country than students in schools with low-quality music programs; this was also true when considering mathematics. ~ Journal for Research in Music Education, June 2007; Dr....
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