BC Association of Community Music Schools
A look at Maryland students’ achievement levels finds a correlation between music instruction in grades six to eight and success at algebra. Algebra, according to the Great Schools website, “is Continue Reading →
The bulk of the new $10-million arts legacy fund that B.C. Liberals promised in their March budget is earmarked for a new B.C. Spirit Festival Days, NDP MLA and culture Continue Reading →
Here is a fun way to learn your intervals!! The interval song sung to a Latin rhythm.
For the first time, research shows that American creativity is declining. What went wrong—and how we can fix it. Back in 1958, Ted Schwarzrock was an 8-year-old third grader when Continue Reading →
The basic recording contract upon which most of the popular music business has been based for the past 50 years is fundamentally broken.This is not the sentiment of one of Continue Reading →
Even minor cuts to provincial funding can be devastating to grassroots groups that are the lifeblood of arts in B.C. In October 2009, Vancouver’s Helen Pitt art gallery was forced Continue Reading →
An orchestra conductor faces the ultimate leadership challenge: creating perfect harmony without saying a word. In this charming talk, Itay Talgam demonstrates the unique styles of six great 20th-century conductors, Continue Reading →
As we head into high school and university graduation season here is some sage advice from Steve Jobs, CEO of Apple Computers. Its worth 15 min of your time…
The Tri-Cities’ arts and culture groups are wondering what will happen to their funding after the provincial government released new rules for its gaming grants program.Last week, the province announced Continue Reading →
From The Cultural Human Resources Council: NEW! Employment Insurance Special Benefits for Self-Employed People: The Impact on Artists and Cultural WorkersFull document (PDF)Self-employed Canadians are be able to enroll in Continue Reading →