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How Does Music Benefit the Brain? Research shows that music greatly benefits the brain. Read the article. Studies reveal musical training in childhood aids language learning ability Just one hour a week of musical interaction greatly increases linguistic aptitude, even into adulthood. Read the article from The Strad magazine. New Statistics Linking Music Education to Cognitive Development That 'Useless' Liberal Arts Degree Has Become Tech's Hottest Ticket From Forbes Magazine: Big tech employers are widening their hiring horizons beyond the STEM fields: science, technology, engineering and math. Larry Quinlan, Deloitte’s chief information officer, argues in favor of “STEAM,” in which the A stands for the arts. “It’s not enough to be technologically brilliant,” Quinlan says. “We need senior people who understand business processes, too.” Read more. Arts Education Fuels the Economy We all know that studying music and art is good for your brain, but did you know that the arts are also good for the economy? Read why here. A Musical Fix for American Schools |
PERFORMANCE MASTERCLASS #6 Masterclasses this month will be our final rehearsal with piano in preparation for the March 8th Spring Festival. Mrs. Michelle Richardson will be our studio pianist for the masterclasses and the festival. This will be your only rehearsal with Mrs. Richardson. There is so much music to cover – please arrive on time! The Fall Studio hosted a Viola Masterclass with Master Teacher, Diana Wade, on Saturday, December 22. Twenty area viola & violin students and teachers attended this inspiring masterclass! Shout out to Crystal and Tyler for playing. They got some terrific feedback, and were able to take that home as they prepare for the Concerto Competition in January! UPCOMING PERFORMANCES: STUDENTS The January 13th NVMTA General Recital was canceled due to snow. Students who were scheduled to play in this recital (*) have been rescheduled to play on the February 9th General Recital. Saturday, February 9, 1:15, 2:45, 4:15PM Sunday, February 10 Sunday, February 10, 6:00PM Saturday, February 16, 12:30PM SPRING FESTIVAL Key points to know: KUDOS TO STELLAR STUDENTS!! David performed Zigeunerwisen by Sarasate at the January 12th NVMTA Judged Recital, and was awarded Honorable Mention! *********************************************************** 2018-2019 Orchestra Honors Northern Senior Regional Orchestra North Central Senior Regional Orchestra District 11 Junior Honors Orchestra District 11 Senior Honors Orchestra District 12 Senior Honors Orchestra AYPO Orchestras Symphonic Orchestra Concert Orchestra TCSYO Orchestras Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology Lake Braddock High School Herndon High School Battlefield High School *********************************************************** 2017-2018 Orchestra Honors Virginia All-State Orchestra North Central Senior Regional Orchestra District 12 Senior Honors Orchestra District 11 Senior Honors Orchestra District 11 Junior Honors Orchestra AYPO Orchestras String Ensemble TCSYO Orchestras Langley High School Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology Lake Braddock High School Herndon High School Battlefield High School Williamsburg Middle School *********************************************************** INCLEMENT WEATHER POLICY Performance Masterclass #1A Performance Masterclass #1B I loved getting a text and photo from former violin students, Bobby Chase (Humming House fiddler, composer, arranger, and recording engineer), and Eleonore Denig (composer, arranger, and recording session professional), who shared a stand in a Nashville recording session with singer, songwriter, rapper, record producer, and actress, Lauryn Hill. They both remember Fall's Law! ;-)
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