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Featured Articles
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
It’s long been accepted that music education helps students become more prepared for a lifetime of learning. New studies now show statistical evidence linking music lessons to measurable gains in focus, discipline, and critical thinking, meaning the connection between music and learning is now stronger than ever. Read more.
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
From the Wall Street Journal: More evidence that keeping music programs in schools helps boost IQ, test scores, creative thinking for scientists, and the list goes on.
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Studio News
Performance Masterclasses 1A and 1B shared good ideas for practice and welcomed new students Rebecca, Eilin and Noah! The Group A masterclass was romantically enhanced by a power outage, which caused us to replicate the atmosphere of our composers, performing by candlelight! What a memorable class!
KUDOS TO STELLAR STUDENTS!!
2024-2025 ORCHESTRA HONORS
Northern Senior Regional Orchestra
Maya, 9th chair viola
American Youth Philharmonic Orchestras
AYSO
Maya, Co-Assistant Principal viola
AYS
Alyssa, section viola
Jason, section viola
AYCO
Jinger, section viola
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2023-2024 ORCHESTRA HONORS
District Honors Orchestras
District 11
Colleen, SDO #11 (seated 7th chair, 1st violin)
Maya, JDO Principal Viola
Evelyn, JDO 5th chair viola
District 12
Jinger, JDO 7th chair viola
Jason, SDO 11th chair viola
Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technolgy
Philharmonic Orchestra
Colleen,
Section 2nd violin, voted to be co-president of the orchestras for 2024-2025.
James Madison High School Chamber Orchestra
Jason, Assistant Principal Viola
Frost Middle School Chamber Orchestra
Maya,
Principal Viola
Evelyn, Section viola
Rocky Run Middle School Chamber Orchestra
Jinger, Principal Viola
Haycock Elementary School Advanced Orchestra
Haycock Elementary School Chamber Orchestra
Erya, Principal Viola
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The Capitol Symphonic Youth Orchestras Chamber Orchestra
Maya, Principal Viola
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American Youth Philharmonic Orchestras
AYS
Alyssa, Principal Viola
Jason, Assistant Principal viola
AYSE
Claire, Section viola
AYDO
Erya, Assistant Principal Viola
AYPS
Morgan, Section violin
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