Research studies from Canada, the U.S. and the U.K. have proven what we know from anecdotal evidence – music is good for kids.
Music Teacher Played His Saxophone While In Brain Surgery – NPR
Musician Plays Her Violin During Brain Surgery – NPR
Fine Arts Courses Help Students Excel In Math And Science – Forbes magazine
Why one school board believes studying music is essential for all – CBC
Success in Music. Success in Life. It’s no coincidence.
The power of music: how it can benefit health – Medical News Today
Family medicine music to former Oakville teacher’s ears – Inside Halton
Music Lessons for Children – How Kids Benefit from Music Education
Boost Memory and Learning with Music – PBS
20 Important Benefits of Music In Our Schools – NAfME
Music Makes Us research study – Nashville school board
Associations Between School Music Participation and Academic Achievement – UBC, spring 2019
Music Boosts Test Scores – University of Kansas
Relationships between Fine Arts Course Enrollment and Middle School and High School Academic Ratings – Texas public schools
Facts and Insights on the Benefits of Music Study – National Association for Music Education (NAfME)
How to improve the school results: not extra maths but music, loads of it – UK Guardian newspaper, about Feversham Primary Academy
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.
Articles by Bandology Staff:
The Long-Term Value of Music Education – presented at the HDSB PIC conference, October 19, 2019
Build Your Music Program with Community Collaboration – presented at the OMEA conference, November 3, 2018
A Student Perspective on Music Festivals – by Lucas Redwood
My Teen Tour Experience – by Lucas Redwood
Resources for Music Educators and Parent Advocates:
Ontario Music Educators Association
Midwest Band Clinic (Chicago)
National Association for Music Education (U.S.)
People for Education (Canada)