Why Study Music?

Posted by MaryO on April 26, 2015

Anita Collin’s animated TED video on how playing an instrument benefits the brain (7/22/14):

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🎄 Christmas Countdown: I Heard The Bells on Christmas Day
“I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day” is a Christmas carol based on the 1863 poem “Christmas Bells” by American poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. The song tells of the narrator’s despair, upon hearing Christmas bells, that “hate is strong and mocks the song of peace on earth, goodwill to men”. The carol concludes with the […]
🎄My Christmas Songbook: Music for the Beginning Pianist (Includes Coloring Pages!)
This is the perfect book for beginning pianists, singers, and colorists who love Christmas. It features 20 fun-to-play-and-sing holiday songs, followed by 16 festive coloring pages based on the classic tunes. Plus, each of the melodies is accompanied by a free MP3 download that will assist students with practice. Perennial favorites include: We Wish You […]
📚 Local Events: Book Sale, Today
Come support the Centreville Regional Library and get the best deal in town on used books. All books less than $5! Fiction and nonfiction available for all ages, as well as gift baskets, and stocking stuffers for your friends and family. The bag sale is on Sunday from 1 – 4pm. Fill a grocery bag […]
🎵 Christmas Brass, December 14, 15 and 16
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🎄 Local Events: Meadowlark’s Winter Walk of Lights, Today-January 7
Meadowlark’s Winter Walk of Lights is an elegant garden trail aglow with countless sparkling lights. Take an evening walk through the enchanting Meadowlark Botanical Gardens adorned with lighted trees and displays featuring nature, winter, and holiday themes. Our half-mile Winter Walk paved trail is wheelchair and stroller accessible. Sip on a cozy, hot beverage (with […]
🎄 Local Events: Ice and Lights, Now through January 1
NOVA Parks is proud to offer Ice & Lights-The Winter Village at Cameron Run for the winter season. Cameron Run Regional Park offers holiday cheer for the entire family! Ice & Lights provides a fun, outdoor family experience to see unique light displays, take family pictures or selfies with a variety of light displays, enjoy […]
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🎄 Christmas Countdown: Angels We Have Heard On High
Angels We Have Heard On High is a traditional French carol (Les Anges dans nos Campagnes) that was translated into English by Bishop James Chadwick. This carol commemorates the story of the birth of Jesus Christ found in the Gospel of Luke, in which shepherds outside Bethlehem encounter a multitude of angels singing and praising […]
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