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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
Welcome to a New Year, 2026-2027!
School-year lessons will begin on Monday, August 31. We look forward to a new year of exploring, and learning new techniques and repertoire!
All the information you need to know is listed on the Parent Resources page. Click on Studio Resources at the top of the Homepage, then click on Parent Resources.
The first Performance Masterclasses of the year will be Sunday, October 4th.
At this class, we will talk about Mrs. Fall's favorite subject: PRACTICE!
Every student must bring at least one good idea for practice to share with the studio.
Then we will have mock auditions for students preparing for Junior and Senior Regional Orchestra auditions on September 29th.
Selected students will be invited to perform music they have been working on over the summer.
Each class will end with CAKE, celebrating new students to the studio.
KUDOS TO STELLAR STUDENTS!!
2026-2027 ORCHESTRA HONORS
The Capitol Symphonic Youth Orchestras
String Ensemble
Rebecca, section violin
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2025-2026 ORCHESTRA HONORS
Northern Senior Regional Orchestra
Jason, 12th chair viola
District 10 Senior Honors Orchestra
Donnovon, 8th chair viola
District 11 Junior Honors Orchestra
Eilin, 13th chair, second violin
District 11 Senior Honors Orchestra
Jaden, 9th chair, 1st violin
Jinger, 7th chair viola
Maya, 5th chair viola
American Youth Philharmonic Orchestras
AYP
Jason, section viola
AYSO
Alex, section viola
9th Street Chamber Music
Chamber Music Intensive
Maya, viola
Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technolgy
Philharmonic Orchestra
Jinger, section viola
Woodson High School
Philharmonic Orchestra
Maya, Assistant Principal viola
Woodson High School
Chamber Orchestra
Evelyn, section viola
Frost Middle School
Eilin, section violin
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