Arts Education: "It's Not a Waste of Time"

March 12, 2010

Arts education: "It's not a waste of time" - ARTicles
By Patti Hartigan
Out goes music. Out goes visual art. Out goes drama. This is happening all over the place, despite the fact that studies show that graduation rates are higher when students have access to arts education. ...

MENC Elects Officer

March 11, 2010

MENC, The National Association for Music Education
NewsReleaseWire.com (press release)
RESTON, VA (March 9, 2010) – The members of MENC: The National Association for Music Education elected Nancy Ditmer National President-Elect for 2010-2012. ...

5 Ways to Promote Music Education With the Movie BANDSLAM

March 10, 2010

5 Ways to Promote Music Education with the Movie BANDSLAM - Blog ...
Walden Media is a film production and publishing company best known as the producers of The Chronicles of Narnia, City of Ember, and Journey to the Center ...

Music is an integral part of a complete education

March 9, 2010

Music is an integral part of a complete education
Cape Cod Times
I totally support public music education, for without it I would not be a conductor today. I'm sure none of us would trade our own joyful musical ...

Interview with Orbert Davis - Conductor, Artistic Director and Composer

March 8, 2010

Interview with Orbert Davis - Conductor, Artistic Director and Composer
Stay Thirsty Media
THIRSTY: Why does American music education still allow so many of our great jazz composers and musicians to pass virtually unacknowledged? ...

Jazz Piano Lessons: Practice Tips To Keep You Going

March 6, 2010

Jazz Piano Lessons: Practice Tips To Keep You Going | joehaveman.com
By admin
When taking jazz piano lessons keeping your arms and hands warm and doing some stretches will help your playing improve. Before I begin my own practice sessions, I crank up my heating pad and wrap my hands up for a few minutes. ...

Top Ten Reasons Music Education Rocks

March 5, 2010

Top Ten Reasons Music Education Rocks
Huffington Post (blog)
March is National Music in Our Schools Month, which is a nationwide program to recognize and showcase music curriculums in schools and to give kids a chance ...