It’s Not about Perfection; It’s about the Journey
Over my four decades of studying how to create an ensemble culture that results in consistent levels of excellence, I’ve focused more and more on […]
Philosophy
The Value of the Arts— A Different Form of Diversity
Reprinted with permission from the Kentucky Bluegrass Music News. I recently spoke with a leader from a national arts advocacy organization who told me, “I […]
Why Teach Music?
Reprinted with permission from the Alabama Ala Breve. For the past 50 years or more, we music educators have been involved with one initiative or […]
Music Education and Socio-Emotional Development
Research consistently shows that participation in music education benefits the socio-emotional development of all children, with or without disabilities, “at risk” or not, all ethnicities, […]
In Support of the Creative Arts
When considering participation in the arts as a part of a well-rounded education for students in elementary through high school, several considerations need to be […]
