Music processing linked to foreign language learning
The brain does better at processing auditory information in general when either a musical hobby or foreign language studies reinforce those parts of the brain,
Performing Arts
Marching band changes during the pandemic
Marching band has been greatly diminished by the Covid-19 pandemic; some schools have made various adjustments to the program.
Study links music achievement with other subjects
Music study can help a student's mind develop in all ways it can be developed, a new study from Kansas suggests. Don't sacrifice it.
An Iowa City show choir goes virtual
The 4th Ave. Jazz Co. show choir at Iowa City HS, like everything else at the school, faces a few weeks of virtual rehearsals.
Alton Sr. H.S. orchestra plays Bach
An orchestra concert at Alton Sr HS in IL featured Bach's Brandenburg Concerto No. 3. The video ended just a tad short of the end.
Black marching band costumes were insensitive
A bad costume choice (similar to blackface) results in the public censuring of a Western Pennsylvania school district.
Talent is virtually without bounds at Prospect
The show must go on, even if it's a virtual performance, broadcast through a series of streaming events from homes at Prospect H.S. in Illinois.
Marching band still meaningful in the days of Covid
Some seniors get to have a semblance of a marching band season, even during the pandemic. One drum major from Arkansas told us what that means.
Bands, most from Arkansas, present field shows
In a few lucky places, such as Ark., marching bands still perform full steam. We talked to one director whose kids are "on fire" for marching band.
3 college bands during the pandemic
How are college marching bands adapting to the pandemic? Many are still putting together shows, but there's just a few things.