Anthropologists analyze some really old art
Some 38,000 years ago, artists created drawings in France, and those drawings shine a light on how we think about art and the human condition.
Fine Arts
4 + 0 = 5, & other famed ‘alternative facts’
From the White House, we've heard that certain fantasies are "alternative facts." This might be acceptable in a high school musical.
We decide early in life if we can carry a tune
Students decide early in life if they have any musical "talent," and that predicts whether they take music classes later. They don't see music ability as a skill.
Hinsdale art tilts toward today’s troubles
An art show at Hinsdale Central put a lot of work, and emotion, in the creations. It made quite an impression, as many pieces dealt with contemporary issues.
Gun violence still rising in PG-13 films
The amount of gun violence in PG-13 movies has gone up over the last 30 years, compared to that in R-rated movies, which has remained relatively constant.
St. Viator choir director brings faith to music
At a Catholic high school, it's easy to perform sacred music at a choir concert. Public schools, too, often perform sacred music. Good thing.
Reaction time faster in musicians
If you play a musical instrument (or two...), you response time to sensory stimuli may be faster than it is for non-musicians. No causation here, just an interesting correlation.
Uproar over marchers in Trump’s inaugural parade
Marching units have been announced for President Trump's inaugural parade. Some supporters aren't happy about it.
Marching bands spark the 128th Rose Parade
21 marching bands filled the air in Pasadena with music and entertained a TV audience of millions for the 128th Tournament of Roses Parade.
Spring 2017 musicals at IL high schools
Our list of all the musicals expected to be performed at IL high schools this spring is getting longer. Please let us know if we missed yours.