Music education
Cantonese opera inspires next generation: art form flourishes in Hong Kong’s schools
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- Monday, 11 December 2017
Primary and secondary students are discovering a strong connection to their cultural roots when they have the opportunity to participate in Cantonese opera productions.
South Africa: Here's Why Music Education Is Essential For Underserved Schools
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- Monday, 11 December 2017
“I think it’s therapeutic for a lot of kids to learn how to play instruments and give you a chance to vent, give you a chance to release some of the dark energy that we’re all surrounded by right now,” he said. “I think music just allows another way to escape it or another way to process it.”
The Flip Side of Arts Education in Cuba
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- Monday, 11 December 2017
There’s no doubt that Cuba’s Arts Education system is a global reference. Since January 1959, the arts and literature were put in everyone’s reach as part of the Revolution’s new cultural policy and society’s poorest classes had the opportunity, for the first time ever, to see their dreams of becoming artists, dancers, musicians, painters, architects or filmmakers come true.
France: Au collège, une chorale par établissement dès 2018?
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- Monday, 11 December 2017
Chaque collégien aura l'occasion d'avoir deux heures par semaine; il s'agira d'une nouvelle option comme le latin. "C'est la première fois que le chant choral entre dans les programmes et que l'on fait accéder une pratique artistique à ce statut-là d'enseignement", affirme le ministère de l'Education.
Rethinking the singalong
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- Tuesday, 28 November 2017
What I am proposing is that you purposefully put the singalong into a different category in your mind.
Can You Develop Perfect Pitch?
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- Tuesday, 28 November 2017
Perfect pitch is obviously an enviable trait among musicians. But can you develop it for yourself? Is it even that important?
12 Reasons to Let Your Kid Major In Music
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- Tuesday, 28 November 2017
1. They won’t spend four years trying to decide what to major in.
A Guide to Breaking Cultural Barriers in Today’s Orchestra Classroom
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- Tuesday, 28 November 2017
The orchestra classroom of yesterday has evolved. The days when orchestra programs were only available to the affluent Caucasian and Asian people groups are fading, and the growth of diverse orchestra programs are gaining momentum.
Musique et éducation : des enjeux politiques aussi ?
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- Tuesday, 28 November 2017
La musique vaut sans doute mieux qu’une rentrée en musique une fois l’an. Bien plus qu’un loisir, elle est aussi autre chose qu’une activité artistique, qu’un luxe éducatif.
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