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The Benefits of Arts and Athletics We believe that arts and athletics are the bookends of a good well rounded education. Sometimes, being part of the band or the track team is what keeps young people engaged in and attending school. After all, who has fond memories of algebra class? This summer, we partnered with [...]

About Andrew Thies Music Educator with Halton District School Board Multi-instrumentalist Drumline instructor/ clinician / composer

About Nora Nolan Originally from Hamilton, trumpet player Nora Nolan obtained her Bachelor of music in Performance from the University of Toronto and her Master of Music in Orchestral Studies from McGill University. She subsequently completed her Bachelor of Education at Charles Sturt University. Nora has been principal trumpet with the Masterworks of Oakville Orchestra [...]

The Benefits of Arts & Athletics In summer 2026, Bandology and KidSport Ontario set out to answer a simple question: what do the arts and sport actually do for a young person? We reviewed research from Canada, the United States, and around the world, covering mental health, school, friendships, healthy habits and long-term success. Better [...]

The Intersection of Arts and Athletics Arts and athletics are often competing interests, yet they have much in common. Playing music or sports both require daily practice, discipline, and quick thinking. Bandology strives to bring more music for more kids, but musicians aren't the only ones that benefit from this. Learn more about the professional [...]