Today, both girls are integral parts of Garrison Elementary's "1st Grade Blues Band." In addition to putting on a great show, this band demonstrates irrefutable evidence of the positive role that music plays in education. To find out more about the pedagogy behind music and Mr. Schwartz's use of music in his classroom, please visit the KidsLikeBlues.org website. And you don't want to miss watching these incredible kids get their Blues on with a rousing rendition of "Sweet Home Chicago" at their recent talent show. (Click here for the YouTube video and get ready to rock!)
Computer program helps students with music, literacy skills
Students at a Florida middle school are enhancing their musical literacy through SmartMusic, a software program that scores students' attempts to play along with sheet music on a computer screen. Teachers can review the students' work and type in feedback and grades. The program does more than just improve musical knowledge, the school's band director said. "I have seen the results of their growth academically alongside what they are doing musically," he said. The Tampa Tribune (Fla.)
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