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Ensemble music programmes have positive effects on character, competence and caring

February 6, 2019 anitanee

A study has found that ensemble-based musical instruction in an after school programme has positive effects on the behaviour and development of school-aged children.

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Music education helps the social and emotional development of children in Jalisco, Mexico

November 28, 2018 anitanee

ECOS, Music for Development is a state music education programme in Mexico. To measure the effect of the programme, an evaluation was carried out in 2017 to gather information on its impact.

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Big Noise Torry helps disadvantaged children in Aberdeen

July 1, 2017 anitanee

According to a recent research report, Sistema Scotland’s social change programme in Aberdeen – Big Noise Torry – has enhanced participants’ ability to learn in school, improved academic and behavioural skills, boosted school attendance rates, and improved their emotional wellbeing. 

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