At Bandology, our goal is simple: more music for more kids. The more kids play and perform, the more they are able to absorb the myriad of benefits – transferable skills like self-confidence, focus, collaboration, leadership, time management, organization and more; more likely to get good grades, be on the honour roll, get accepted to university, be offered scholarships; be more well-rounded and attractive to employers both now and in the future. We know this from both anecdotal evidence as well as research studies from Canada, the United States and the United Kingdom.
Our services in support of this goal include:
Opportunities to Play and Perform:
Band Camp and Band Camp Junior
Play A Gig and Play A Gig Online
Supports for Music Education:
Music Education resources for teachers
Lesson Plans for music teachers
What’s Your Forte interview series
Resources and Research:
Resources about the power of music
Research on the long-term benefits of music education
Infographics that present the research in a visual way
Advocacy:
Advocating for Music Education
Presentations about the benefits of music
Presentations/workshops for music teachers about growing your music program with community collaboration
Assistance and advice for music teachers, by phone or with an in-person visit