Showing posts with label New York Times. Show all posts
Showing posts with label New York Times. Show all posts

Tuesday, January 13, 2009

A New Day.




Do you recognize the symbol above in the first picture? Kindermusik International used a similar symbol at conventions past with music = happiness, isn't so true that what we really feel is that music = love? Whether it's love for your students' eyes during class, love for memories you felt when you first heard a song, or love you feel when making music.

The pictures above are from an article featured in the New York Times. It showcases a band from Georgia, getting ready to march the Inauguration Parade next week and the challenges they've overcome to make this trip possible.

A new day is dawning in DC, and music is a big part of it.

Friday, February 15, 2008

Evidence supporting Music = Happiness

An uplifting result of music therapy. (Alan Zale for The New York Times)

I stumbled across this blog posting in the New York Times Health section. I'm certain that we didn't need proof of the power of music, but it's always reassuring to hear of the effects:

Using Music to Lift Depression’s Veil
Published: January 24, 2008
Therapy that involves listening to or making music appears to reduce depression symptoms.