🎵 Looking for current music camp options? View All Music Camps Summer Rock Band Camp Info Grosse Pointe Music Academy | March 30 – April 3, 2026 When school is out for Spring Break, young musicians don’t have to hit pause on creativity. Our Spring Break Rock Band Camp 2026 at Grosse Pointe Music Academy […]
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Full-Time Music/Orchestra Teacher Job in Sault Ste. Marie, MI – K-8 Education Opportunity
Rare Opportunity: Full-Time Music/Orchestra Teacher Job in Sault Ste. Marie, MI If you’re a passionate music educator looking for a rewarding full-time position in Northern Michigan, this is the opportunity you’ve been waiting for. JKL Bahweting Anishnabe School in Sault Ste. Marie is hiring a Music/Orchestra Teacher for the 2025–2026 school year. With a supportive […]
Music Teaching Jobs Grosse Pointe
Now Hiring Music Teachers – Grosse Pointe Music Academy is Looking for Talented Instructors Grosse Pointe Music Academy is always looking to connect with qualified musicians who enjoy teaching and are ready to help students grow. Whether you’re an experienced instructor or just beginning your teaching career, we’re open to starting a conversation. We offer […]
Band and Orchestra Rentals
Band and Orchestra Rentals – Updated Info for Grosse Pointe Music Academy Families If you’re in need of band and orchestra rentals, Grosse Pointe Music Academy continues to recommend Sweetwater as a reliable and professional resource for high-quality student instruments. Although we are no longer acting as an official affiliate or shipping destination for Sweetwater, […]
Music Together 2024
Music Together 2024 provides a great opportunity to learn more about music. Join us for the Triangle Song Collection this Spring! “This spring we’ll sing, dance, and “Skip to My Lou,” engage in a little dramatic play with “Meow!” and create jazzy rounds with “Hey, Ho, Nobody Home,” just to name a few of the […]
Test scores are important, but so is music education
🎵 Commentary: Why Music Education Matters More Than Test Scores AloneBased on an article by Keith Wunderlich, originally published at Freep.com At Grosse Pointe Music Academy, we’re proud to echo the message shared by Keith Wunderlich, Superintendent of New Haven Community Schools: music education matters—deeply, consistently, and across every student’s learning journey. As Wunderlich highlights, […]
How to use Noteflight
Noteflight – A Recommended Tool for Music Notationby Henry Bahrou – Guitarist, Music Theorist, Music Academy Director For musicians and educators looking for a convenient way to create and share sheet music, I highly recommend exploring Noteflight. It’s a browser-based music notation platform that I personally use, and it’s proven to be both user-friendly and […]
Steve Colucci: Arts are valuable in and of themselves
Grosse Pointe Music Academy CommentaryIn reflection on Steve Colucci’s letter published in the Providence Journal, February 4, 2014 In a thought-provoking commentary originally published by the Providence Journal, writer Steve Colucci responded to a student-written piece defending music education—echoing a concern many arts educators share: Why must we continually justify the arts in terms of […]
Country Music Association donates $1Million to Nashville schools
Country Music Association Country Standard Time Grosse Pointe Music Academy CommentaryBased on reporting from January 28, 2014, by the Country Music Association We’re inspired by the Country Music Association Foundation’s continued dedication to music education. Their recent $1 million donation—raised from the 2013 CMA Music Festival—will directly support music programs across Nashville’s public schools through […]
Richard Gill The Value of Music Education
Grosse Pointe Music Academy Commentary on Richard Gill’s TEDx TalkInspired by Richard Gill’s 2011 TEDxSydney presentationOriginally presented at TEDxSydney In his passionate TEDxSydney talk, renowned Australian music educator Richard Gill delivered a compelling case for music as an essential tool for sparking creativity and imagination. Rather than focusing solely on consuming music, Gill emphasized the […]
Rock band making noise about dwindling music programs
Grosse Pointe Music Academy Commentary on Music Education and The Darcys’ School TourBased on reporting by Roger Belgrave, Brampton Guardian Toronto-based band The Darcys is doing more than just performing their signature art rock—they’re championing the importance of music in schools. As reported by Roger Belgrave of the Brampton Guardian, the band’s Play In School […]
How music education boosts learning
Grosse Pointe Music Academy Commentary: How Music Supports Early Learning At Grosse Pointe Music Academy, we’ve long seen the transformative role music plays in childhood development — and modern research continues to support this. Here are three key ways music can enhance learning and growth in children: 1. Music Stimulates Brain DevelopmentWhen children engage with […]
KU research establishes link between music education, academic achievement
Grosse Pointe Music Academy Commentary on KU Study: A major study out of the University of Kansas confirms what music educators have long believed: students who participate in music programs perform better across the board — in academics, attendance, graduation rates, and even discipline. Led by Dr. Christopher Johnson and Becky Eason, the research analyzed […]
School Music Programs. Music education offers skills for this century and beyond
School Music Programs Commentary based on an article by Amanda Siegel, Providence Journal At Grosse Pointe Music Academy, we firmly believe in the lasting importance of music education — not just for artistic development, but for building critical life skills. Amanda Siegel, writing for the Providence Journal, recently made a compelling case for why music […]
Researchers Suggest Music App as Potential Therapy for Parkinson’s
Recent international research is shining a spotlight on the powerful connection between music and physical well-being — especially for those managing Parkinson’s disease. Led by researchers at the National University of Ireland, Maynooth, the €3 million BeatHealth project is investigating how musical rhythm may help improve movement and overall quality of life for people with […]
Music Apps for Android
Best Music Education Apps for Android (2025 Update) By Grosse Pointe Music Academy Staff If you’re learning music, whether as a beginner or an advanced musician, your Android device can be a powerful practice companion. With today’s apps, you can improve sight-reading, ear training, rhythm skills, and even compose or record your own music — […]
Beethoven boost: Classical music may help younger children concentrate in class, U.K. experts say
Based on findings by Susan Hallam, University of London’s Institute of Education New research from the University of London’s Institute of Education emphasizes how early exposure to classical music can deliver important educational benefits for young learners. The study, conducted by education and music psychology professor Susan Hallam, found that introducing children as young as […]
Music Education Enhances Children’s Quality of School Life
Commentary: How Music Education Enhances Students’ School Experience Based on findings reported by NeuroNet and the journal Music Education Research A growing body of research continues to uncover the many benefits of music education. One notable study highlights a social benefit that often goes unmentioned: students who receive extended music instruction tend to enjoy school […]
Music Instruction
Parents Step Up for Music Education in Long Beach Commentary inspired by reporting from Mary Plummer (89.3 KPCC) and Nadra Nittle (Long Beach Press-Telegram) When school budgets fall short, parents often step in—and that’s exactly what happened at Longfellow Elementary in Long Beach, California. As reported by Mary Plummer of KPCC and Nadra Nittle in […]
Music in schools
Why Music Belongs in Every School: A Reflection on Music Education Commentary inspired by Rennay Moore’s article published in The Gleaner (Jamaica) At Grosse Pointe Music Academy, we couldn’t agree more with Rennay Moore’s passionate call for a deeper integration of music into our schools. In her article for The Gleaner (Jamaica), Moore praises the […]