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X8 Drums joins The National Association for Music Education
X8 Drums is proud to announce that they have joined MENC as a corporate member, thereby continuing their commitment to the promotion of music as a daily part of every student's education. |
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Promoting the Arts as a core subject in our school system
U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan has been working with the SupportMusic Coalition to communicate to educators that the monies available under the State Fiscal Stabilization fund, as well as other grants and programs, can be used to develop Arts programs in schools.
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The NAMM Global Report: Attitudes Toward Music in the United States
For those respondents with children in school, it was found that parents were encouraging their children more than ever to focus on music in school. |
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Music Appreciation Boosts SAT Scores
As reported by the College Entrance Entrance Examination Board, students who have studied music score at least 40 points higher on each section of the SAT - 44 points above their peers in math, 63 points above in verbal.
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The Benefits of Playing a Musical Instrument
Several studies show that playing music helps develop the cognitive skills of children and adolescents. It also instills self-discipline, builds confidence, increases productivity and socially connects kids and teens with their peers. |
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African Drumming Lesson Plan
Hands-on exercises will show students how to identify and create a backbeat rhythm. From PBS.org |
Schools we've worked with:
William Mitchell Elementary School, Academy at Palumbo, Toppenish High School, Brookfield Elementary School, Butler County Board of MRDD, City of North Charleston – Cultural Arts Department, Clarksburg Elementary School, Edgewood College, Family Dynamics, Grantsville High School, Guthrie Public Schools, Guthrie Upper Elementary School, Imagine Wesley International Academy, Intermediate District 287, James Madison University, Kalamazoo College, Lafayette High School, S.P. Livingston Elementary School, Nazareth Academy, North Star Academy High School, Paragon Charter Academy, PCJCC / Making a Change Detention, Rockwood School District, New Albany-Floyd County Schools, S. Ellen Jones Elementary School, St. John’s Missionary Baptist Church, Upper Freehold School District, World Language High School, Braxton County High School, Sleepy Hollow High School, Tooele County School District, James Irwin Charter Schools, Columbia University, Lakeview Middle School, Qualters Middle School, Flower City School, SUNY @ Oneonta, Timberlane Performing Arts Center and West Rocks Middle School.
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Drum circles have been adopted in mainstream classroom environments across the country as a highly effective team building activity and a magical way for students to develop a sense of unity and community. The synchronized drum beating offers new outlets for students to connect and reduce personal barriers.
