February 7, 2014 | 8:00pm Imani Winds presented by Chamber Music Society of Detroit: Music Hall in Detroit Friday, February 7, 2014 at 8pm (Main Stage) Imani Winds More than North America’s premier wind quintet, Imani Winds has established itself as one of the most successful chamber music ensembles in the United States. Since 1997, […]
How music education boosts learning
Lynda Way Pacific Pre-School and Kindergarten How Music Education Boosts Learning Today, music occupies a special place in the hearts of those in the field of childhood development. This is because music supports learning in a number of ways. Let’s take a look at three of them: Music Aids Brain Growth and Development Regardless of whether […]
KU research establishes link between music education, academic achievement
Music Makes Us LAWRENCE — University of Kansas researchers have confirmed what decades of anecdotal evidence and national research suggested: Increased music participation has important direct and indirect effects on positive outcomes in student achievement and engagement. For a baseline study commissioned by Nashville’s Music Makes Us initiative, KU researchers from the School of Music and the Center for Public Partnerships […]
Music app could be source of therapy for Parkinson’s, researchers claim
Music app could be source of therapy for Parkinson’s, researchers claim Tuesday, January 14, 2014 By Fiachra Ó Cionnaith Irish Examiner Reporter The move has come as part of a €3m international study led by researchers at the National University of Ireland, Maynooth. After finding a connection between musical rhythm and physiological changes in the […]
School Music Programs. Music education offers skills for this century and beyond
School Music Programs by Amanda Siegel Providence Journal While many would argue that the study of music should be part of a well-rounded education, the matter is still somewhat controversial. Research led by Frances Rauscher and published in Nature in 1993 showed that listening to the music of Mozart improved performance of certain mental tasks. […]
Simply Diamond: Neil Diamond Tribute Band
Simply Diamond: Neil Diamond Tribute Band Live at the Village Theater at Cherry Hill 50400 Cherry Hill Rd. Canton, MI 48187 Partnership for the Arts Date & Times 1/18/2014 2:00:00 PM Celebrate the music of Neil Diamond with Simply Diamond-a tribute band, who will have you thinking that you’re seeing the original artist in the […]
Chembo Corniel January 31 and February 1st, 2014 at The Music Hall
Chembo Corniel January 31 and February 1st, 2014 | 8pm & 10pm Friday, January 31 and Saturday, February 01, 2014 (Jazz Cafe) at 8pm & 10pm Jazz Cafe welcomes back Chembo Corniel for two hot and spicy nights that pay homage to two very important pioneers who helped shape the music of their respective genres:Thelonius Monk and Mongo […]
Music Apps for Android
Music Apps for Android by Rhona-Mae Arca Busted Piano String Back in September, I shared some music education apps for iPad, iPhone and iPod Touch. Now, it’s Android’s turn. These are some of the best music education apps for Android that I have found. I have tried all of these on my phone, tablet (or both). Music […]
Beethoven boost: Classical music may help younger children concentrate in class, U.K. experts say
Beethoven boost: Classical music may help younger children concentrate in class, U.K. experts say By Graeme Paton, The Daily Telegraph, National Post Wire Services Exposing children to Beethoven, Mozart, Haydn and Mendelssohn at a young age can boost their concentration and self-discipline, new research suggests. Allowing students as young as seven to listen to classical music […]
Music Education Enhances Children’s Quality of School Life
Music Education Enhances Children’s Quality of School Life By: NeuroNet Students with extended music education report significantly higher satisfaction with school compared to non-music students, according to a recent study. When children’s quality of school life is higher, they learn better and participate more often. The challenge is identifying factors which increase children’s satisfaction with […]
Are music lessons the way to get smarter
Are music lessons the way to get smarter? By Diane Cole National Geographic That’s what a lot of parents (and experts) believe: Studying an instrument gives children an advantage in the development of their intellectual, perceptual, and cognitive skills. This may, however, turn out to be wishful thinking. Two new randomized trials have found no evidence for […]
Music Instruction
Long Beach elementary parents decide to pay for extra music instruction by Mary Plummer 89.3 KPCC Parents at a Long Beach school are taking their students’ music instruction into their own hands and paying for two days of music instruction per week, according to the Long Beach Press Telegram. The move will double the amount of music instruction […]
Music in schools
Music in Schools Rennay Moore, Contributor The Gleaner – Jamaica I publicly commend the efforts of the First Global team for their bold Perfect Pitch for a Sound Education initiative, which has already had much success. First Global has brought to reality the dream I have been lobbying for – the in-depth integration of music in schools. Quite frankly, […]
Making sure young brains get the benefits of music training
The Powerful Impact of Music Education on Overall Academic Performance Mommy Maestra Many educators and parents have intuitively known for decades that music education plays an important role in a child’s academic life. It’s the reason why I signed my kids up for guitar & piano classes and why I decided that they would be […]
Music Together January 2014 – Singing in the New Year!
Music Together January 2014 – Singing in the New Year! Singing in the New Year! 2014 is here and we hope everyone had a wonderful holiday break! Registration is still open for the Winter Semester which starts the week of January 13 and we hope to see everyone back in class soon! If […]
Jazz trumpeter Wynton Marsalis on Arts Education
Jazz trumpeter Wynton Marsalis on Arts Education At a time of year that invites both retrospection and prediction, jazzman Wynton Marsalis and Harvard president Drew Faust offer a thoughtful argument for the critical importance of arts education. In an USA Today essay, trumpeter and composer Marsalis notes that today’s emphasis on job preparation is misguided […]
Music New Year Resolutions
Music New Year Resolutions By Espie Estrella About.com New Year’s Resolutions, yes we all have them, some may even have more than others. Whatever your goals are for 2014 keeping a list is a good idea to remind you where you need to improve and focus on. Here’s a list of possible resolutions for music […]
Guitar maker to restore Elvis collection
Guitar maker to restore Elvis collection by Andre Gallant Online Athens Athens guitar maker Scott Baxendale will begin in February making trips to Memphis to repair, restore and document Elvis Presley’s guitar collection. Most of the maintenance on the collection, which Baxendale estimates is less than 25 guitars, is “general,” he said. Baxendale will set up a workstation […]
Creating a Musical Home Environment
Creating a Musical Home Environment By Dr. Robert A. Cutietta PBS.ORG Your child spends more time at home than any other place. This is especially true at preschool age, but even after kids begin school, home is still the predominant source of most experiences. It’s the parents’ responsibility to create the environment in the home, […]
Mozart Effect
Intelligence is defined as the ability to acquire and apply knowledge and skills. This simple fact was my first cause for skepticism when I saw an article that has been circulating entitled, “The Mozart Effect myth: research finds music doesn’t make you smarter.” There is a direct correlation between learning any new skill to increased […]