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Music - Connecting the Body, Mind and Soul
Julie Palkowski, Fine Arts and Creativity Education Consultant, Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction
Mus i c… Think about it. Music is not just a topic, it’s a passion, some- thing that connects the body, mind and soul. In Plato’s wis- dom, he shared that “Music is a moral law. It gives soul to
the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination, and charm and gaiety to life and to everything.” Our roles as educa- tors involve guiding learners through this “universe” of sound. The multiple tasks we engage learners in include the typical focus on theory, technique, historical and cultural connections in various musical genres, and also in the exploration of what these elements do in combination to elicit breadth and depth of emotion within a piece. We work with our students and colleagues to identify original composer intent and back stories of a piece, how the audience may react, what our skills and knowledge and preparation can do to support the beauty of a piece. All of this supports the base of our work in building a truly inspiring experience for the music listener and performer, body, mind and soul.
How does this musical experience affect the performer and listeners? In reviewing this question, here are a few online sources for your use, along with some commentary to assist in your review. Please feel free to share your thoughts about these links and add resources you have found helpful.
Julian Treasure: The 4 Ways Sound Affects Us
TED Talk July 2009 (5 minutes 47 seconds)
• Processing music involves both hemispheres of the brain, fostering greater aptitudes in lateral thinking and creativity for people.
The Arts and Mind
Series reveals brain connections to arts experiences. Videos on Creativity (56 minutes) and Arts Connection (55 minutes) aired in 2012.
• Sound affects people in four ways- physiologically, psychologically, cognitively and behaviorally.
• The result of sounds can affect productivity in the work place, consumer and employee reactions, and the overall soundscape of an environment.
• Music is a powerful instrument that elicits immediate recognition and associative properties.
• Attention on how to manage the sounds around you will help you establish a more “sound” living.
How Music Affects Your Brain Discovery News March 2013 (2 minutes 30 seconds)
• Musicians, educators and scientists share how the arts and
creativity impact the human brain.
• The series features stories from several organizations and schools which utilize the arts to build artis- tic and life skills and knowledge.
The Music Instinct: Science & Song by Elena Mannes
Investigates the power of music and its connection to the human experience. (1 hour, 53 minutes)
• Music can change brain waves, a person’s breathing and heart rate.
• Listening to pleasant music boosts serotonin levels.
12 September 2013
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