NJSM Music Education Facts #5

Did You Know?
High school music students score higher on SATs in both verbal and math than their peers. In 2001, SAT takers with coursework/experience in music performance scored 57 points higher on the verbal portion of the test and 41 points higher on the math portion than students with no coursework/experience in the arts.

Source: Profile of SAT and Achievement Test Takers, The College Board, compiled by Music Educators National Conference, 2001.

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College-age musicians are emotionally healthier than their non-musician counterparts. A study conducted at the University of Texas looked at 362 students who were in their first semester of college. They were given three tests, measuring performance anxiety, emotional concerns and alcohol related problems. In addition to having fewer battles with the bottle, researchers also noted that the college-aged music students seemed to have surer footing when facing tests.

Source: Houston Chronicle, January 11, 1998

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Celebrate with DePersia, Cintron at Whelihan’s

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The big musical news around town this week is that Rocco DePersia, charismatic frontman and co-leader of the Grammy-nominated Latin soul band Cintron, is leaving the jazzy Camden-based ensemble, 10 years after founding it with timbales player Edgardo Cintron.

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Feel the Latin beat with your family this weekend

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Los Tambores de Barlovento, noon to 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Garden State Discovery Museum, 2040 Springdale Road. Feel the Latin beat and make some rhythms during this Venezuelan drum festival. Attendees also will learn how to dance the Joropo. Included in regular admission of $9.95 per person. (856) 424-1233. www.discoverymuseum.com.

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Schools for all stages

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Need to find a creative outlet for your budding performer? It could be as nearby as a South Jersey theater school.

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NJSM Music Education Facts: #4

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Research shows that piano students are better equipped to comprehend mathematical and scientific concepts. A group of preschoolers received private piano keyboard lessons and singing lessons. A second group received private computer lessons. Those children who received piano/keyboard training performed 34 percent higher on tests measuring spatial-temporal ability than the others ‹ even those who received computer training. “Spatial-temporal” is basically proportional reasoning – ratios, fractions, proportions and thinking in space and time. This concept has long been considered a major obstacle in the teaching of elementary math and science.

Source: Neurological Research February 28, 1997

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New Jersey School of Music Scholarship Winner

Announcing the NJ School of Music Merit Scholarship Winner

Winter/Spring 2010

Congratulations:

Ramon Cabanas

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Old and new at arts center

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After past sold-out performances at Cherry Hill's Croft Farm Arts Center, two of the four DePue Brothers are coming back on Jan. 31.

The DePue Brothers band is made up of four brothers, who are violinists and fiddlers. Brothers Jason and Wallace will perform at the upcoming concert in Cherry Hill, along with a few other musicians.

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Camden Catholic teacher’s song featured on last night’s episode of ‘Scrubs’

Photo courtesy of: ABC.Com.

Did you catch last night's episode of "Scrubs" on ABC?

Camden Catholic High School teacher Jeff Bruckner had his original song "Envy Of All Our Friends" featured in the episode.

Click here to watch the episode.

Click here to read our recent post about Jeff Bruckner.

Local teacher to have song featured on ‘Scrubs’

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ABC's sitcom "Scrubs," now in its ninth season, is known for spotlighting indie rock artists.

Camden Catholic High School teacher Jeff Bruckner is one of them.

The 27-year-old communications teacher and Philadelphia resident will have his song "Envy Of All Our Friends" featured on Tuesday's episode of "Scrubs."

Here's the song:

Read more about Bruckner after the jump...

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His gift of song helps man overcome disadvantages

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By BARBARA S. ROTHSCHILD
Courier-Post Staff

Like the songs that move him the most, Brett Speesler is an inspiration to his appreciative audiences, from young schoolchildren to senior citizens.

The 24-year-old tenor, born 14 weeks prematurely, was developmentally delayed and visually impaired during childhood. But with the gift of song, he overcame physical disadvantages and is about to release his third CD.

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Music Scholarships in South Jersey

This is a call for applicants:

The New Jersey School of Music, one of the most respected private music schools in South Jersey, with campuses in both Medford and Cherry Hill, is very proud to be able to offer music scholarships to the students of South Jersey. “This is something that we have wanted to do for several years now. This year we dedicated ourselves to getting the program off of the ground”, says Renee Sutin, owner of the school.  "We are very excited. There is nothing more fulfilling than being able to provide this opportunity for students in our area while at the same time creating something that is meaningful to the community that we all live in”.

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Outfit gives performers chance to share spotlight

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When Easton Reynolds began performing in a band, it was before the days of social networking Web sites and digital portfolios.

Now, even high school bands, use MySpace profiles, Twitter feeds and blogs to engage fans.

Though this can help promote their music to a wider audience, it can still be challenging for local acts to find venues for concerts.

That's where Seven@Seven comes in.

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Desoto Jones to perform at Taylors tonight

Photo courtesy of: www.myspace.com/desotojones.

The South Jersey-based band Desoto Jones will perform at 9 p.m. tonight at Taylors' upstairs bar in Cherry Hill.

Click here to visit the band's MySpace, or click here to visit their Web site, to hear their music and view photos.

The concert, presented by Seven@Seven, will also feature Major League, Absence of Worry, The Warhawks and Troubadour. Tickets are $10, and can be purchased on the Taylors Web site.

Taylors Bar & Grill is located at 2310 Marlton Pike West in Cherry Hill, and can be reached at (856) 486-1001.

Music Classes in South Jersey

Cherry Hill:

The New Jersey School of Music, one of the most respected private music schools in South Jersey, in conjunction with Cherry Hill Township, is very proud to be able to offer group music classes in piano, violin, and guitar for the 2010 winter session.

We are very excited to be part of the Cherry Hill Township recreational program for the winter 2010 session. There is nothing more fulfilling than being able to provide this opportunity for students in our area while at the same time creating something that is meaningful to the community that we all live in.

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Music Scholarships in South Jersey ~ Call for applications:

This is a call for applicants:

The New Jersey School of Music, one of the most respected private music schools in South Jersey, with campuses in both Medford and Cherry Hill, is very proud to be able to offer music scholarships to the students of South Jersey. “This is something that we have wanted to do for several years now. This year we dedicated ourselves to getting the program off of the ground”, says Renee Sutin, owner of the school.  "We are very excited. There is nothing more fulfilling than being able to provide this opportunity for students in our area while at the same time creating something that is meaningful to the community that we all live in”.

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