Hello all!
I'm here again and busy as ever! Tomorrow I get to perform again but this time in front of a large group of cellists at an event Butler has started called Cello Day! Every year my professor has hosted this event and invited both of his studios and many other cellists in the surrounding area to particpate in a cello-filled day. Usually there is a recital, a masterclass, a cello ensemble where we all get together and sight read cello choir repertoire, an informational documentary and a time to try out cellos from a local luthier. I am so excited! (If you are interested in participating next year just click here to register)!
And now to address my topic:
Recently in a class of mine we were discussing music's effect on the brain. My classmates (and the professor) began to name all of the different ways that music is impacting brain funciton - developmental growth, slowing down the impact of dementia and altering psychological moods to name just a few. I was amazed. Music is, yes, an artistic passion of mine, but I am realizing more and more each day that it is a necessity - science can prove it!
Journals and articles from around the world:
CNN: This is Your Brain on Music
Oxford Journals: The Power of Music
Live Science: Music's Effect on the Mind Remains Mysterious
New York Academy of Sciences: Effects of Music Training on the Child's Brain and Cognitive Development
Science Direct: Music and Emotion
Oxford Journals: Music listening enhances cognitive recovery and mood after middle cerebral artery stroke
These articles are simply the tip of the iceberg. It seems like each day scientists are discovering new ways that music is vital to a society's success. This gives me faith in the ability of classical music to thrive in this fast-paced world we live in.
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