Thursday, May 16, 2013

Jeremiah R receives Best Percussionist Award!




IPRIDE congratulates Jeremiah for being a part of the percussionist team in his middle school band that was  awarded the best team for the 2012-2013 school year.

Parents are encouraged to introduce musical instruments to their children as there is a strong correlation with children playing musical instruments and academic success. 

"Music participation and parents attending concerts with their children have positive impact on adolescents' academic performance, as declared by Darby E. Southgate, MA, and Vincent Roscigno, Ph.D., of The Ohio State University. For the study the researchers analyzed the effects of music in maths and reading performance for both elementary and high school students. It was found that music had positive influence on academic achievement..."


Read more at:
 http://www.boldsky.com/pregnancy-parenting/kids/2009/music-education

Congratulations again Jeremiah for excelling in band!


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