Music

October 13, 2020
What is the impact of arts in the classroom? Laura Giles shares how the Arts for Life Utah Initiative began, and how the Utah Partnership for Arts Education advocate for arts education in Utah schools.
August 25, 2020
Mindfulness activities and playlists that help you become aware of your thoughts and feelings and create a healthy space for big emotions are some key methods that Jennifer Purdy emphasizes in her article about practicing mindfulness through music.
June 3, 2020
"Music educators Jennifer Purdy and Emily Soderborg list at-home arts-integrated activities that enrich and enliven learning at home. While some focus solely on music, many are integrated with literacy, dance, and other art forms and curricular topics. These fun activities apply to classroom and home environments and enable participants to engage more fully in cognitive activities."
November 25, 2019
Laura Giles highlights the second annual Veteran's Musical Event at Orem Elementary School. Read the whole article to see which songs the children sang and how these musical works integrated seamlessly with curricular areas like social studies, literary arts, and more!