Today’s spotlight is a great reminder for all of us and it comes from Dean Westman, Director of Orchestras at Avon High School. Dean talks with us about how he goes about focusing on others and by doing that, everything typically comes into it’s proper place. We hope you enjoy this tip from the Director Spotlight series.
Studies have shown that assiduous instrument training from an early age can help the brain to process sounds better, making it easier to stay focused when absorbing other subjects, from literature to tensor calculus. ~ Hearing the music, honing the mind. (2010). Scientific American, 303(5), 16
“I would say that music is the easiest means in which to express, but since words are my talent, I must try to express clumsily in words what the pure music would have done better.” ~ William Faulkner
Back in November of 2017 we interviewed Mr. Chris Wing, Director of Bands at Greenfield Central High School. His take on having a mentor to talk with occasionally about his program proved to be one of our most popular tips of the year. We hope you enjoy this popular tip with Mr. Chris Wing.
Majorities of parents whose children are involved in music classes also credit music education for making them happier, more focused, more selfdisciplined, stronger academically and more helpful. ~ NAMM Foundation and Grunwald Associates LLC (2015). Striking a Chord: The Public’s Hopes and Beliefs for K-12 Music Education in the United States: 2015.
Children who study a musical instrument are more likely to excel in all of their studies, work better in teams, have enhanced critical thinking skills, stay in school, and pursue further education. ~ Arte Music Academy. “Statistical benefits of music in education.” Statistical-Benefits-Of-Music-In-Education. Accessed July 17, 2014.
Mrs. Heather Nieto joined us on the Spotlight last September. Heather teaches orchestra at Belzer Middle School in Lawrence Township and her tip on being flexible was one of our most popular for last school year. Thanks for joining us again!
“I would teach children music, physics, and philosophy; but most importantly music, for the patterns in music and all the arts are the keys to learning.” ~ Plato
Nearly 100% of past winners in the prestigious Siemens Westinghouse Competition in Math, Science and Technology (for high school students) play one or more musical instruments. This led the Siemens Foundation to host a recital at Carnegie Hall in 2004, featuring some of these young people, after which a panel of experts debated the nature of the apparent science/music link. ~ The Midland Chemist (American Chemical Society) Vol. 42, No.1, Feb. 2005
Last call! The 32nd annual Paige’s Golf Outing is this Friday, July 13th. We would love to have you join us! The deadline to register is Wednesday, July 11th at 8:00 AM. Follow the link below to register.
Playing an instrument teaches kids to persevere through hours, months, and sometimes years of practice before they reach specific goals, such as performing with a band or memorizing a solo piece. ~ Mary Larew, Suzuki violin teacher at the Neighborhood Music School in New Haven, Connecticut. Copyright © 2013 Meredith Corporation.
Perseverance is developed and strengthened through music education. ~ Scott, L. (1992). Attention and Perseverance Behaviors of Preschool Children Enrolled in Suzuki Violin Lessons and Other Activities. Journal of Research in Music Education, 40(3), 225-235.
This is just a reminder that the 32nd annual Paige’s Golf Outing is coming up on July 13th. If you’d like to come out and play, follow the link below! Location: Golf Club of Indiana 6905 S. 525 East Lebanon, IN 46052 Format: Scramble (Best Ball) Format Cost: $45 per person for golf, cart, lunch & beverages Your reservation and payment must be received by July 10th. (See registration below) Shotgun Start: 9:00 AM Lunch: Picnic lunch will be served following golf. Best Ball Format: We will use a scramble (best ball) format, so indicate your typical 18 hole score. (During registration) Competing Teams: Team assignments will be made by the host. To preserve the enjoyment and fairness of the competition, requests for specific team assignments will be considered, but not guaranteed. Non-Competing Teams: Those who prefer to put together their own foursomes are welcome to join us for golf and lunch. They will not, however, be allowed to compete in the tournament. All participants are eligible for individual contests/awards. Golf Club Rules: All players must ride. All players must wear a collared shirt. All players must wear soft golf spikes or tennis shoes. No “turf” shoes allowed. Please Register Below: All players
Music education helps develop originality and flexibility, which are key components of creativity and innovation. ~ © Craft, A. (2001). An Analysis of Research and Literature on Creativity and Education. Report Prepared for the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority. Coventry, England. Strategic National Arts Alumni Project (SNAAP). (2010). Forks in the Road: The Many Paths of Arts Alumni: Strategic National Arts Alumni Project 2010 Findings. Bloomington, IN
More benefits of music for children include learning cooperation, sharing, compromise, creativity, and concentration – skills that become invaluable as they enter school, face new challenges, and begin to form new friendships and develop social skills. ~ © 2015 Program for Early Parent Support (PEPS), a 501(C)(3) nonprofit organization
Congratulations to our dear friend and colleague Mr. Randy Koehler! Randy is about to retire from Paige’s Music after 40 years in the music business! Wow! We feel so fortunate to have worked with Randy and we think many you probably feel the same way. Randy is a pillar of knowledge, a tremendous resource of all things band and orchestra and truly a great friend to many directors and programs across this state. We will be hosting a reception here at the store in Randy’s honor on June 29th from 2pm – 4pm. Please join us in celebrating Randy‘s career! Please RSVP here!
Researchers found that after two years, children who not only regularly attended music classes, but also actively participated in the class, showed larger improvements in how the brain processes speech and reading scores than their less-involved peers. ~ Nina Kraus, director of Northwestern’s Auditory Neuroscience Laboratory, quoted in Melissa Locker, “This Is How Music Can Change Your Brain,” Time, December 16, 2014.
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
We are circling back to Rob Shaver for one of the more popular tips from previous spotlights. Rob is Band Director at Tipton Middle School! For this week’s tip, Rob talks about how he ‘keeps things fresh’ in his classroom. Thanks for joining us again!
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 K-12 Music Education in the United States: 2015.
