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How Music Can Help a Child Find Confidence

Music is one of the most beautiful things in the world. It's an outlet that has been invaluable to people of all ages practically since the beginning of time. It can be a particularly positive thing for impressionable and bright-eyed children,...

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Educational Benefits of Music

Music is not only a useful resource for mental health but important for creating a positive interactive educational environment. With school and most education systems on pause, it is important to keep kids’ minds active and ready to learn....

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The Benefits of Music

In a time of chaos and quarantine, it is normal to be stressed and feel isolated. Listening to your favorite songs, music or albums can help combat those feelings. Music is a beautiful distraction and helps to relieve stress and anxiety and it is...

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Music Lessons Were the Best Thing Your Parents Ever Did for You, According to Science

Your parents probably made you do a lot of things as a child that you didn’t like or appreciate at the time. They most likely required you to participate in a sport, a club, or music lessons growing up. If you never thanked your parents,...

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How Music Bonds Us Together

Music is more than just something to listen to. Music fills our hearts and minds and is something we use to commemorate moments in our lives. Performing, gathering, and celebrating through music has deep roots in our culture. The Acadiana Symphony...

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High School Students Do Better In Science, Math And English If They Also Take Music Lessons

The Acadiana Symphony Orchestra & Conservatory advocates that music education should be available to everyone. We believe music enriches young minds and aids in knowledge retention. This is the very reason why our summer camp program is centered...

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Smolij Awarded the Knight’s Cross of the Order of Merit of the Republic of Poland Distinction

A prestigious award presented by the president of Poland, the “Knight’s Cross” is awarded to Poles or foreigners residing abroad who have made outstanding contributions to fostering relationships between Poland and other...

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Music & Heart Health

  Did you know that music may actually help boost your health as well as your mood?   Music engages not only your auditory system but many other parts of your brain as well, including areas responsible for movement, language,...

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Just Keep Singing

“Music gave me unexpected gifts: public speaking and leadership skills.”  Our school of music as a commitment. Eugenie is a perfect example of what a committed student can accomplish. Studying music is important for...

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The Whole Story of Beethoven’s Deafness

Imagine directing an orchestra you can’t hear. Or playing a soundless piano for a staring audience. Most know classical composer Ludwig van Beethoven struggled with deafness — but many don’t realize how much of a struggle it...

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