Tag Archive for: orchestral

Musical Instruments Are Instrumental In A Child’s Development

There is something to be said for “togetherness” .

It’s the running theme in a recent study about the positive effects on young people who play in a classical music ensemble or orchestra. 

Dr. Anna Bussu of Edge Hill University near Liverpool, England, is a psychologist and a senior Lecturer in Criminal Justice. She conducted the study called:  Playing music together: Exploring the impact of a classical music ensemble on adolescent’s life skills self-perception. 

This paper explored the effectiveness of ensemble performance on the development of an adolescent’s life skills. 

Is It Time Already To Apply To Summer Music Schools? 

We’re a little more than a month away from 2024 which means it’s time to make plans for the summer. Specifically summer music programs for young musicians.  Equity Arc has partnered with at least 17 summer music programs to provide applications fees and scholarships for BIPOC musicians via their Common Application for Summer Study

Magee Capsouto, the Associate Director at Equity Arc says they’re trying to provide more diversity in the nation’s orchestral summer programs.