https:\/\/www.learningpotential.gov.au\/articles\/musical-benefits<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\nMusic can benefit your child in many areas \u2013 language, maths, concentration and social skills, just to name a few! So whether or not your child learns a musical instrument, try to expose your child to music as much as possible and enjoy the many benefits!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Brain growth<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nStudies in neuroscience show that music can enhance brain function in children. Musical activities (such as playing an instrument, singing or just listening to music) stimulate the brain, and this brain workout leads to improved brain structure with the formation of new neural connections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Language skills<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nStudies also show that young children who participate in music classes have improved speech development and learn to read more easily. Learning music helps to develop the left side of the brain (related to language and reasoning), assists with sound recognition, and teaches rhythm and rhyme. Songs can also help children remember information (just think of the Alphabet song!).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Maths skills<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nMusic can help with the development of maths skills. By listening to musical beats your child can learn basic fractions, pattern-recognition and problem solving. Children who study music also have improved spatial intelligence and ability to form mental pictures of objects \u2013 skills that are important for more advanced mathematics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Memory, attention and concentration<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nRecent studies have shown that people who are musically trained have better working memory skills, helping them to remember things even while their minds are busy with other matters \u2013 important aspects of mental arithmetic and reading comprehension. Learning music also requires significant levels of concentration, training children to focus their attention for sustained periods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Increased coordination<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nJust like playing sports, playing and dancing to music helps children develop their motor skills. Making music involves more than the voice or fingers; you also use ears and eyes, as well as large and small muscles, all at the same time. This helps the body and the mind work together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Achievement and discipline<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nLearning music teaches children to work towards short-term goals, develop routine and practice self-discipline. Setting aside regular time for practice develops commitment and patience. Mastering a new piece of music leads to a sense of pride and achievement, and helps children to learn the value of self-discipline.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Social skills<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nMaking music with other people (like in a band or choir) improves children\u2019s social and emotional skills. They learn to work together as a team and develop their sense of empathy with others. Researchers have found that when children play music together \u2013 from simple rhythms to larger group performances \u2013 they are better able to tune into other people\u2019s emotions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The joy of music<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nMusic can give children a way to express themselves, to unleash their creativity, to be inspired and uplifted, to relax, and to relieve stress and tension. Just think about listening to a beautiful piece of classical music, singing along to a favourite song with friends, or dancing to a great song on the radio \u2013 music can make your heart sing!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Music for life<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nWith all these benefits, try to expose your child to music as much as possible \u2013 listen to music together, sing songs, play rhythm games, go to concerts or make your own instruments together. Your local library, community centre or music society may offer music programs for kids. If your child wants to learn a musical instrument, your options may include a school music program, private music teachers, and group music activities such as choirs, recorder groups and bands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Morning rehearsals and Homeroom attendance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n All students in morning ensembles must adhere to the following rules:<\/p>\n\n\n\n1<\/td> Most musicians will only have one morning rehearsal a week<\/td><\/tr> 2<\/td> On Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday rehearsals will finish at 8:35am (Instrumental) or 8:40am (Choral) and students will make their way directly to Period 1<\/td><\/tr> 3<\/td> Tuesday morning rehearsals will finish at 8:20am or 8:25am and students will make their way directly to Period 1 by 8:30am<\/td><\/tr> 4<\/td> Students in two or more ensembles are permitted to miss a maximum of two Homerooms per week<\/td><\/tr> 5<\/td> Students must tell Homeroom teachers which morning rehearsal(s) they attend<\/td><\/tr> 6<\/td> Students in two or more ensembles must rotate the day of their Homeroom attendance from Week A to Week B – this avoids leaving the same ensemble or missing the same Homeroom from week to week<\/td><\/tr> 7<\/td> Rolls will be marked by Ensemble Directors at each rehearsal and sent to Student Services at 8:45am<\/td><\/tr> 8<\/td> Homeroom teachers will have an updated list of all ensembles throughout the term<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\nSummary<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nStudents in two or more ensembles must attend Homeroom at least TWICE a week<\/li> Students must communicate with Homeroom teachers about their ensemble days at the start of each Term<\/li> Students may participate in special events such as birthdays or as required by Homeroom teachers<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\nThank you for your cooperation.
Timothy Chung<\/strong>Congratulations \u2013 AMEB exams Congratulations to the following students and their teacher Mrs Jacono-Gilmovic (Head of Strings 5-12), who achieved excellent results in their Australian Music Examination Board awards: Natalie Sun Year 2 2nd grade violin Honours Elly Tao Year 4 3rd grade violin Honours Estelle Gilmovich Year 6 7th grade viola Honours Tatijana Sesar Year […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","article_category":[7],"article_tag":[],"class_list":["post-5415","article","type-article","status-publish","hentry","article_category-co-curricular"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/ssc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/article\/5415","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/ssc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/article"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/ssc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/article"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/ssc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5415"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/ssc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5415"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"article_category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/ssc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/article_category?post=5415"},{"taxonomy":"article_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/ssc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/article_tag?post=5415"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
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