This is such a lovely post Kathryn. I had to laugh when you said music makes you move because my husband is watching a bluegrass program and my feet and hands are just a tapping. As a teacher this post just reminds me again how important it is to have the arts in schools-visual arts, theatre, music etc- Children need music for all the reasons you mentioned in this post.
I had just this week saw the post of the child you were talking about. Listening to that recording, his awe just tickled me and the audience reaction was great too. Now I am anxious to see the book that came out about it.
Lovely post! Music is fabulous! We all need it. It saddens me that so many countries in the world have taken away the Arts in schools. I read recently about Estonia's schools and how they've done the opposite with fabulous results for society. As you may know, I sing in a band and love to play gigs (now I've overcome my nerves!) I can't wait to get back to rehearsing soon. We went to see a local band play on Saturday night - half our band plays in it. So much fun despite not knowing any of the songs. Growing up in a different country is always evident through music, especially if it's in another language! My son plays in a band and is quite the musician (sax, keyboard, guitar). It was brilliant watching his band play.
Here's to music, live and recorded, and the joy it brings 🎼
This is such a lovely post Kathryn. I had to laugh when you said music makes you move because my husband is watching a bluegrass program and my feet and hands are just a tapping. As a teacher this post just reminds me again how important it is to have the arts in schools-visual arts, theatre, music etc- Children need music for all the reasons you mentioned in this post.
I had just this week saw the post of the child you were talking about. Listening to that recording, his awe just tickled me and the audience reaction was great too. Now I am anxious to see the book that came out about it.
Lovely post! Music is fabulous! We all need it. It saddens me that so many countries in the world have taken away the Arts in schools. I read recently about Estonia's schools and how they've done the opposite with fabulous results for society. As you may know, I sing in a band and love to play gigs (now I've overcome my nerves!) I can't wait to get back to rehearsing soon. We went to see a local band play on Saturday night - half our band plays in it. So much fun despite not knowing any of the songs. Growing up in a different country is always evident through music, especially if it's in another language! My son plays in a band and is quite the musician (sax, keyboard, guitar). It was brilliant watching his band play.
Here's to music, live and recorded, and the joy it brings 🎼