I had just finished reading a book about learning and teaching music and I thought it will be interesting to share some of the findings inside with those blog readers who may want to know more, especially since most of my recent posts have been about Campus Superstars 3 Competition.
The benefits of learning music:
"Music is a powerful, unique form of communication that can change the way pupils feel, think and act. It brings together intellect and feeling and enables personal expression, reflection and emotional development. As an integral part of culture, past and present, it helps pupils to understand themselves and relate to others, forging important links between the home, school and the wider world. The teaching of music develops pupils' ability to listen and appreciate a wider variety of music and to make judgements about musical quality. It encourages active involvement in different forms of amateur music making (individual and communal) and develops a sense of group identity and togetherness. It also increases self-discipline and creativity, aesthetic sensitivity and fulfilment."(taken from The English National Curriculum (National Curriculum for England, Programmes of Study))
For those who prefer to decipher the above extract in Chinese, let me try to translate it:
音乐本身是个强有力且独特的沟通法语，因为它能改变学习者的感想与行为。音乐能汇聚智力与感想并让人能有表达能力，回故与思绪上的发展空间。因音乐也是新旧文化不可分开的一部份，它能帮助学习者有自知能力并引用于他人，有助于加强家庭，学府与社会的桥梁。教导音乐能促进学者的听辨能力，从而提高对音乐更广大的赏识，并有能力辨别音乐的素质。教导音乐能鼓励学习者多参与各种不同的音乐制作，以建立团体精神和归属感。它也能增强自律与创作力，提高音乐美感的敏锐度，和达成满足感。
And I end this post with an instrumental song from one of the greatest jazz saxophone players alive, Kenny G, in his piece called Forever In Love. Go grab a friend or your partner and start dancing to the music. Alternatively, just grab your favorite drink, sit on your couch and enjoy! ^__^
Kenny G - Forever In Love - Kenny G
(Source: McCormack, Ian and Healey, Jeanette (2008) Getting The Buggers in Tune, London: Continuum International Publishing Group)
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