PARENTS SECTION

Here is an interesting article on learning an instrument and the life skills and far reaching benefits across many aspects: *an interesting read*

• 3 Things Parents Must Tell Their Children When They Begin a Musical Instrument [3 October 2015]

• 'Why Every Child Should Have A Music Training' [Mrs Harold Barnett 1936!]

In understanding that the majority of our band parents do not have a background in music we have put together some resources to help give you a 'crash course' in different aspects of music so you can assist your child in their music journey:

• Music Theory - Treble Clef (Understanding & Identifying Notes) [Music Theory Guy]

If you have any questions please do not hesitate to ask Suzie or Vicki - we are here to help!

This is a hot topic of conversation, especially over the last few years - here are some great links and videos to reinforce your decision to support your child in learning an instrument:

A note from our Band Conductor, Mrs Vicki Harris, February 2019:

I recently attended a professional development session with Dr Anita Collins recently. Dr Collins was a mentor on the ABC show ‘Don’t Stop the Music’ in late 2018, and she was discussing with us the amazing benefits of learning a musical instrument and the effects this has on the developing brain, specifically how 2 to 3 years of musical instrument training can change the ‘wiring’ of the brain for life.

While I knew of many studies along these lines, her most recent research with neuroscientists has found even more long term benefits to learning during primary school years. If you are interested click on the link below: