California Preschool Fun
Recently, the Music Together Audio Video team (MTAV) spent two jamb-packed days at C5 Children’s School in San Francisco, CA to document the outstanding implementation of the Music Together Preschool Program Model. In addition to attending Music Together class with the children and teachers at the school, MTAV also documented several exciting new pilot projects and innovative uses of the model. Please take a moment to enjoy some photographs.
Recent Research Findings on the Impact of Music on Learning
in Early Childhood
We are excited to share recent research findings on the impact of music on learning in early childhood. Of course, we know that children love music; and now research findings confirm that music activity supports many kinds of learning. Music has a tremendous power, early in life, to support the developing child in all capacities. It forges unique connections in the brain, integrating mind, body, and emotions. It enhances a child’s language, cognitive, emotional, social, and physical development. Simply put, music learning supports all learning. Please take a moment to read the attached – “
Research Findings on the Music Together Preschool Program Model.”
In Bridgeport CT., children who participated in Music Together activities scored higher in language development, cognitive development, physical development, and social-emotional development than children who did not participate in Music Together.
By including Music Together in your preschool, you would be making the choice for music to be an essential part of your core curriculum, with all of the pleasure and learning it provides for young children. Additionally, through Music Together’s unique parent-involvement element, and through a shared repertoire of songs and activities, you will be adding a sense of community among the children, teachers, and parents in your school.
Music Together Coauthor Lili Levinowitz
Featured on Television Show “Caucus: NJ”
In February 2009, Music Together coauthor and Director of Research Dr. Lili Levinowitz, was a featured guest on the public television show, Caucus: NJ. Caucus: NJ is a widely-viewed, Emmy Award–winning public affairs program dealing with issues of interest to the residents of NJ. Dr. Levinowitz was one of the panelists on the episode called “Raising Emotionally Confident Kids,” where she spoke with the host and other guests about the role of music in children’s development. Visit Caucus: NJ’s website (http://www.caucusnj.org/) to learn more about the show.
See some clips of Lili on the show.
Music Together Program Developer Carol Ann Blank
Featured on Music Therapy Show
On March 7, 2009, Music Together Program Developer and board-certified music therapist Carol Ann Blank, was featured on the Music Therapy Show with Janice Harris. Carol Ann spoke about Sing With Your Child Month and how Music Together can be used in music therapy practice to reach children with special needs. The Music Therapy Show, hosted by music therapist Janice Harris, is a weekly call-in radio show for music therapists looking for new ideas and anyone looking to use music to enhance their capabilities. It airs every Saturday afternoon at 4 PM CST (5 PM EST).
Hear this show "On Demand."
Upcoming Conventions
Music Together attends over twenty-five (25) conventions each year to help us stay current on the research occurring in early childhood music and movement. If you live in the area or are attending the convention, please consider stopping by the Music Together booth to pick up some information and introduce yourself!
Ohio Association for the Education of Young Children Conference
Columbus, OH — May 28–30, 2009
Generations United Conference
Washington D.C. — July 29–31, 2009
Workshop topics:
• Thanks for the Memories: United the Generations through Music & Movement
Presented by: MJ Territo
Music Together Celebrates "Sing with Your Child Month"
In March, Music Together centers around the world celebrated Sing With Your Child Month. Visit our Sing With Your Child Month page to to see some pictures of these celebrations!
The Princeton Area School Has a New Name!
We’re so happy to be sharing with you some exciting news: the Princeton area school has a new name! Since our founding in the mid-1980s by Music Together co-author Kenneth K. Guilmartin,we have been known as the Center for Music and Young Children, or “CMYC” for short. But we have decided to change our name, effective March 1, to the “Music Together Princeton Lab School.”
Have no fear: we are not changing in any other ways! It is just that, as Music Together has grown into an internationally acclaimed program, it is more appropriate than ever that its original school have a name reflecting both the “Music Together” program and its “Lab School” purpose.
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