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Posts about music as an art form in education

Young Audiences NY is Improving Summer Learning Accessibility One Giant-Step at a Time

Aug 18, 2016 | jarred@ya.org

    This summer, students are abuzz and active in Harlem, and Young Audiences New York (YANY) is making sure it stays that way! YANY staff members have been working to ensure their students are receiving quality out-of-school time enrichment, especially during the summer months when learning loss is a pressing reality.    Summer learning loss is a major contributor to the learning gap between…

A Match Made in Heaven – An Interview with Mary-Vance Duggan

May 18, 2016 | marcus@ya.org

Young Audiences of Atlanta's 4th Birthday in 1987 with founder, Mary-Vance Duggan; board member, John Spiegel; and Executive Director, Ann Alperin.   Mary-…

Stories to Songs: Bringing Communities Together

May 6, 2016 | jarred@ya.org

    What are the most important lessons you’ve learned in life? What are you most proud of? How would you like to be remembered? These are just a few examples of the questions Arts Partners Wichita teaching artist Aaron Fowler has his students ask when they meet the elders that they will be working with over the course of a five-day residency. These questions form the basis of the Stories to…

Young Audiences of Oregon & SW Washington Brings The Art of Sound Engineering to Portland Area Students

Jan 29, 2016 | jarred@ya.org

  Think back to the last time you went to see your favorite band perform live. Chances are you remember how the lead guitarist hit the perfect solo in your favorite song and how cool the lights and pyrotechnics were, but there is an element you may not recall that was perhaps just as important to your perfect concert-going experience. What you may have missed was the expert placement of the…

An Interview with Elizabeth Núñez: Conductor of the Young People's Chorus of New York City

Nov 12, 2015 | jarred@ya.org

The Young People's Chorus of New York City is a multicultural youth chorus internationally renowned for its superb virtuosity and brilliant showmanship. Founded by Artistic Director Francisco J. Núñez in 1988, this groundbreaking program harnesses the power of music to fulfill the potential of every child.  Almost 1,400 young people ages 7 to 18 participate annually through YPC's core after-…

An Interview with Jeffrey Grogan: Acclaimed Conductor and Educator

Oct 30, 2014 | marcus@ya.org

                                                                                                                                                              Grogan conducting. Photo by Adam Hume Young Audiences Arts for Learning is thrilled to have the ISO Symphony of the InterSchool…

Developing 21st Century Skills in Middle School Students: YA's MetLife Program

Oct 9, 2014 | jarred@ya.org

Research has shown that middle school is a critical development point for young people, and a time where the foundation for future learning and success is built. In order to help establish this solid foundation, the MetLife Learning for Life program was created. The MetLife Learning for Life program focuses on creating specially designed residencies for middle school students, led by Young…

National Association of Music Merchants Generously Supports Where Art Lives

Mar 11, 2014 | marcus@ya.org

  Young Audiences Arts for Learning (YA) is pleased to announce the National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) as a primary sponsor of Where Art Lives, the 61st annual National YA Conference. NAMM’s generous gift supports Where Art Lives, a three-day conference that will be held on April 24-26 at the US Grant Hotel in the heart of downtown San Diego. YA is especially…

Art Does Make you Smarter - Newly Published Research

Nov 26, 2013 | marcus@ya.org

  The New York Times and Education Week have both recently published articles presenting comprehensive new research which suggests that the interaction with art such as classes, residency programs and Museum visits does make kids smarter. This may not be breaking news, but these thorough investigations into the positive effects of the arts on students are exciting for the arts…

An Interview with Larry Stein

Jul 17, 2013 | marcus@ya.org

  Larry Stein has been an important part of the Young Audiences Arts for Learning network for over 30 years. In his last role, as the lead Residency designer for national YA’s Arts for Learning Lessons program, Larry developed and facilitated professional development for teaching artists. Larry has always been involved in the arts.  After earning degrees from the University of Buffalo and…