Music Education Study2004-2005

Team: Alicia Madson

Lauren Shoemaker

Lindsay Jacobson

Rachel Pletke

Music Education at LSH

Impact on Academic Achievement

• Playing musical instruments is the only known activity to use 80% of your brain

• Students in music score higher on standardized tests

Music Education at LSH

Impact on Academic Achievement

• Different parts of the brain are strengthened through the variety of activities

• Reading memory, verbal memory and math skills are enhanced through music education

Music Education at LSH

Local Standards are aligned to

National and State Standards

Music Education at LSHElementary K-6 Program

Music Education at LSHElementary K-6 Program

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Music Education at LSHElementary K-6 Program

Music Education at LSHElementary K-6 Program

Music Education at LSHMiddle/High School Program

Music Education at LSHMiddle/High School Program

Music Education at LSHMiddle/High School Program

Music Education at LSHMiddle/High School Program

Music Education at LSH

Our music teachers are

• Effective with children

• Knowledgeable of best practices

• Highly trained

• Specialized

• Passionate about music

Music Education at LSH

Our music teachers are

• Developing a strong K-12 team for planning

• Working toward improved Middle school music in Fall 2007

• Collaborating with classrooms to support high student achievement

Music Education at LSH

Resources

• Together we assessed current available resources

• Made improvements by shifting, sharing and buying … sound systems, classroom materials, instruments

• Planning a 5 year replacement and maintenance schedule

Music Education at LSH

Future Resources

• Technology to enhance learning and creativity

– computer lab software

– Midi-compatible keyboards

– Teacher management tools designed for music

• Working with architects to plan new facility for middle and high school

Music Education at LSHVisible in the Community

Music Education at LSHVisible in the Community

Music Education at LSHVisible in the Community

Music Education at LSHVisible in the Community

Music Education at LSH

Community Connections

Our ongoing goal is toconnect students with artistsand musicians in the region

and our communities.

Music Education at LSH

The mission of the

music education program

is for students to

make and enjoy music for life!