Tag: music education
ILASTA Orchestra Festival 2019
The Intermezzo Orchestra will be taking a performance field trip to the IL ASTA (Illinois American String Teacher Association) Orchestra Festival on Friday, December 6. Schedule The schedule will be finalized closer to the date when we receive our performance time. The event will take place during school. 8:30 AM – Meet in orchestra room. Read more about ILASTA Orchestra Festival 2019[…]
Orchestra Parent Night (2018)
Agenda Follow along at goo.gl/g2Qua2. Welcome to Orchestra! Who is Mr. Broach? What is orchestra like in middle school? Why participate in orchestra? Bennett Reimer, music education philosopher The Research! How does music ‘exercise’ the brain in unique ways. The Orchestra Community Technology in Orchestra Opportunities in Orchestra Supplies Grading in Orchestra Calendar What can parents Read more about Orchestra Parent Night (2018)[…]
Why Orchestra?
Why Participate in Orchestra? Philosophy on Music Education – Bennett Reimer (Northwestern University) Why Should Music be Valued? – Gloria Kiester (St. Olaf College) Music on the Brain Research shows a positive correlation between high test scores and students’ participation in music programs. Making Music is Fun Making music brings people together, breaks down barriers Read more about Why Orchestra?[…]