Information+letters+for+Parents

Please check this page from time to time for information regarding band classes and other information.

Please e-mail Mr. Lee at Lee_K@sd36.bc.ca if you have any questions.


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=Important information for the beginning of the school year regarding band instruments, etc....=

To Parents of Prospective Band Students: Your child has the opportunity to join the school’s band. This opportunity should be taken seriously, as it may be the best chance in your child’s life to learn instrumental music. The expectation is that your child spends the full school year in band once he/she signs up your child’s interest and ability cannot be accurately assessed with less than a full year’s effort.

Parents should encourage their children to try the band program because band students do well in school! Educational research and our own experience shows that band students become more involved in their education, obtain higher grades, and receive more scholarships than non-band students. This is because they become part of a team of students who are constantly striving for success and perfection in music and this attitude spills over to other subject areas.

A student can eventually use the acquired musical skills to play any kind of music desired, whether that is concert band, symphonic, jazz, rock, folk, bhangra, country and western or popular music. It is essential however to learn the basics of music performance first by learning to play a musical instrument and to read music. This is what is taught in the grade 7 Band Program. **__GRADE 6/7 BAND PHILOSOPHIES __** //“The Surrey School District elementary band program is available to all Grade 7 students. A component of the Fine Arts strand, this program is offered in all schools by specialist teachers. It is a child-centered program in which most children are introduced to the challenges of a band experience for the first time.” // //“Intended learning outcomes include development of individual and group music skills, opportunities for performance and appreciation of the per-forming arts.” // //“The elementary band program should be viewed as an integral part of the total school experience. // **__OBTAIN AN INSTRUMENT __** Grade 7 Band is the first step in a 6 year consecutive band program offered by Surrey School District. As this first step sets the groundwork for your child’s future in band, it is most important that a good quality instrument be obtained. There are two basic ways to acquire a band instrument:
 * 1) __Deal with a retail music company __. Outright purchase of a new or used instrument is cheaper than long-term renting, but is not recommended initially. Rather, renting a new or used instrument from a music company is the method most recommended by band teachers, at least for the first year. Please read the section below entitled Suggestions for Renting a Band Instrument.
 * 2) __Obtain an instrument from a private party, __ such as purchasing a used instrument through the classified ads, or borrowing a used instrument from a friend or relative. Such instruments invariably require servicing. Please take them to one of the companies listed below for servicing in time for the first band class in September.

**__MUSIC COMPANIES __** The following companies are Surrey companies that are expected to provide good quality instruments, reasonable prices and respectful service to Surrey students. <span style="display: block; margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in; text-indent: -0.25in;"> v <span style="font-family: 'Franklin Gothic Book','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">Long and McQuade - 13785 – 104th Ave. Surrey …. 604 588-9421 <span style="font-family: 'Franklin Gothic Book','sans-serif'; font-size: 8pt;">[|www.long-mcquade.com] [|www.long-mcquade.com/location/32] <span style="display: block; margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in; text-indent: -0.25in;"> v <span style="font-family: 'Franklin Gothic Book','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">Long and McQuade - #305-6339-200th St Langley …. 604 530-8704 <span style="font-family: 'Franklin Gothic Book','sans-serif'; font-size: 8pt;">[|www.long-mcquade.com] [|www.long-mcquade.com/location/British_Columbia/Langley/] <span style="display: block; margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in; text-indent: -0.25in;"> v <span style="font-family: 'Franklin Gothic Book','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">R & R Music - 8291 – 120 Street, Delta …. 604 591-8525 <span style="font-family: 'Franklin Gothic Book','sans-serif'; font-size: 8pt;">[|www.rrmusic.com] <span style="display: block; margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in; text-indent: -0.25in;"> v <span style="font-family: 'Franklin Gothic Book','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">Tapestry Music - 1335 Johnston Road, W.Rock .... 604 538-0906 <span style="font-family: 'Franklin Gothic Book','sans-serif'; font-size: 8pt;">[|www.tapestrymusic.com] <span style="display: block; margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in; text-indent: -0.25in;"> v <span style="font-family: 'Franklin Gothic Book','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">Tom Lee Music - 10090 – 152 St. Surrey …. 604 588-3200 <span style="font-family: 'Franklin Gothic Book','sans-serif'; font-size: 8pt;">[|www.tomleemusic.ca] <span style="display: block; margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in; text-indent: -0.25in;"> v <span style="font-family: 'Franklin Gothic Book','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">Tom Lee Music - 19638 Fraser Hwy Langley …. 604 532-8303 <span style="display: block; margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in; text-indent: -0.25in;"> v <span style="font-family: 'Franklin Gothic Book','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">Matterhorn Music - #70 – 7788 132nd Street Surrey …. 604 596-7616 <span style="font-family: 'Franklin Gothic Book','sans-serif'; font-size: 8pt;">[|www.matterhornmusic.ca] **__<span style="font-family: 'Franklin Gothic Book','sans-serif';">Rental Prices __** <span style="font-family: 'Franklin Gothic Book','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">Due to the competitive nature of the industry, Surrey enjoys some of the lowest rental rates in the country. Rental price varies widely depending on several factors.
 * 1) <span style="font-family: 'Franklin Gothic Book','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">Saxophones are generally more expensive than other instruments.
 * 2) <span style="font-family: 'Franklin Gothic Book','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">Paying the whole year in advance is cheaper than paying by the month.
 * 3) <span style="font-family: 'Franklin Gothic Book','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">Some brands are more expensive than others. Generally, you can expect to pay the following price ranges if renting a new instrument. Be aware that most companies also have used instruments available at lower prices. Flutes/Clarinets/Trumpets/Trombones - $12.00 to $22.50/month. Snare drum kits - $12.00 to $20.00/month. Saxophones - $22.00 to $50.00/month.

**__<span style="font-family: 'Franklin Gothic Book','sans-serif';">Suggestions for Renting a Band Instrument __**

<span style="font-family: 'Franklin Gothic Book','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">A. Prior to going to the music store: <span style="font-family: 'Franklin Gothic Book','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">1. Find out from your child which instrument the teacher has approved, and which Band Method Book the teacher requires. <span style="font-family: 'Franklin Gothic Book','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">2. Find out about insurance. Insurance for the band instrument is recommended. Most home insurance policies, for only a few dollars, can be adjusted to cover the instrument for all perils with __no deductible__. <span style="font-family: 'Franklin Gothic Book','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">Or, you can purchase an insurance policy from the music store at the time when you rent the instrument. Check with both the music company and your home insurance company to find the best deal. <span style="font-family: 'Franklin Gothic Book','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">3. Please be aware that only adults may rent an instrument. Do not send your student with an older friend or sibling. An adult with credit card and proper ID is required for most rental transactions. <span style="font-family: 'Franklin Gothic Book','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">4. Phone the companies listed above and ask about the following: <span style="font-family: 'Franklin Gothic Book','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">- hours of business and best time to visit the store <span style="font-family: 'Franklin Gothic Book','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">- exact cost of new or used rental instrument <span style="font-family: 'Franklin Gothic Book','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">- initial payment requirements, payment frequency, etc. <span style="font-family: 'Franklin Gothic Book','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">- cost of optional insurance premiums, and the amount you must pay (deductible) in case of  <span style="font-family: 'Franklin Gothic Book','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">loss or severe damage <span style="font-family: 'Franklin Gothic Book','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">- cost of the Band Method Book <span style="font-family: 'Franklin Gothic Book','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">5. **__If you are planning on purchasing an instrument PLEASE only purchase a band instrument from a MUSIC STORE only!__** There are many EXTREMELY LOW QUALITY band instruments for sale in various types of retail stores and it is strongly recommended that you __**only purchase a band instrument from a music store**__. The purchase price may appear to be a “real” bargain but these instruments are very difficult to play and will very likely be not be repairable in the event of even the slightest damage due to the quality of the materials used in manufacturing.

<span style="font-family: 'Franklin Gothic Book','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">B. At the music store: <span style="font-family: 'Franklin Gothic Book','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">1. Specify the type of instrument you want and the name of the method book(s) your band teacher requires. <span style="font-family: 'Franklin Gothic Book','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">2. Ask about insurance in case of theft, damage, or mysterious disappearance of the instrument. What is the monthly charge, and what is the deductible charge if lost or damaged? __Most stores will offer a $1.00 monthly insurance coverage that will completely cover all damages and instrument loss without deductible charges.__ This is a very important policy to ask about when renting. Home owner’s insurance may also cover instrument loss but you will have to pay your home owner’s deductable fee which may likely be the cost for purchasing a brand new instrument. <span style="font-family: 'Franklin Gothic Book','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">3. Make certain the following are included with the instruments: <span style="font-family: 'Franklin Gothic Book','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">__Clarinets__: 2 or more #2 reeds, reed guard, swab, cork grease, mouth piece cap <span style="font-family: 'Franklin Gothic Book','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">__Saxophones:__ 2 or more #2 reeds, reed guard, swab, cork grease, mouthpiece cap, neck strap <span style="font-family: 'Franklin Gothic Book','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">__Flutes:__ swab and cleaning rod <span style="font-family: 'Franklin Gothic Book','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">__Valve Brass (Trumpet, French Horn Baritone Horn, Tuba:__ slide grease, mouthpiece brush,  <span style="font-family: 'Franklin Gothic Book','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">cleaning snake   <span style="font-family: 'Franklin Gothic Book','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">__Snare Kit:__ practice pad, sticks, and drum stand that is tall enough for stand-up drumming   <span style="font-family: 'Franklin Gothic Book','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">4. Additional accessories you may wish to consider at this time:   <span style="font-family: 'Franklin Gothic Book','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">- additional reeds for clarinet and saxophone (a very good idea)   <span style="font-family: 'Franklin Gothic Book','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">- folding music stand   <span style="font-family: 'Franklin Gothic Book','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">- insurance as indicated above

**__<span style="font-family: 'Franklin Gothic Book','sans-serif';">FEEDBACK ON MUSIC COMPANIES __** <span style="font-family: 'Franklin Gothic Book','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">The band teachers and the Surrey School District Fine Arts Department are very interested in hearing your comments, both positive and negative, about the music company you select. All of the companies listed above have the interests of our students at heart, as each student represents the future of the music industry and a potential life-long customer.

<span style="font-family: 'Franklin Gothic Book','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">We anticipate that parents and students alike will receive friendly treatment, prompt service, and top quality instruments from every music company. When an instrument needs repair, the company should fix the instrument within 2 days, and offer a loaner instrument for the student’s use in the meantime. If you encounter any problems or concerns in dealing with the music store, please make your thoughts known to your band teacher or to the Surrey Fine Arts Department, 604-590-2255.

**__<span style="font-family: 'Franklin Gothic Book','sans-serif';">Instrument Choices __** <span style="font-family: 'Franklin Gothic Book','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">The following instruments are the only available instruments for the Grade 7 Band class but as you progress into a high school music program, there will be more choices of instruments available to you at that time. Please choose from the following list of Instruments.

<span style="font-family: 'Franklin Gothic Book','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">Flute, Clarinet, Alto Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone, Trumpet, Trombone, Baritone Horn, Tuba, Electric Bass //(by permission),//Snare Drum //(by permission),// Bells

= **__<span style="font-family: 'Franklin Gothic Book','sans-serif';">Band Method Book __** **__<span style="font-family: 'Franklin Gothic Book','sans-serif'; font-size: 14pt;">Elements 2000 with a CD/DVD __** = **//<span style="font-family: 'Franklin Gothic Book','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">(Please remember to pick up a band method book for your instrument when you are at the music store) //**

<span style="font-family: 'Franklin Gothic Book','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">The method book we will be using this year can easily be found at most music stores where you are renting your instrument. The method book we will be using is the **__<span style="font-family: 'Franklin Gothic Book','sans-serif'; font-size: 14pt;">Essential Elements 2000 with a CD/DVD __** <span style="font-family: 'Franklin Gothic Book','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">published by Hal Leonard Music.

**<span style="font-family: 'Franklin Gothic Book','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">For a sample of this method book, please visit this web link: ** <span style="font-family: 'Franklin Gothic Book','sans-serif'; font-size: 12pt;">[] <span style="font-family: 'Franklin Gothic Book','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">There are also free downloads available at this site.

<span style="font-family: 'Franklin Gothic Book','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">The CD covers the first 58 exercises. The remaining exercise tracks are FREE to download at the above site. From the very beginning, students can model tone production and technique by listening to a **<span style="font-family: 'Franklin Gothic Book','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">professional soloist **<span style="font-family: 'Franklin Gothic Book','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">on their specific instrument! The exercises are played twice – students can first play along with the professional player, and then play “solo” with the accompaniment track. These accompaniments ( **<span style="font-family: 'Franklin Gothic Book','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">on real instruments, not synthesized **<span style="font-family: 'Franklin Gothic Book','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">) teach phrasing and dynamics, encouraging musicality from the very beginning, while students explore a wide variety of musical styles and cultures – classical, rock, jazz, country and world music!

<span style="font-family: 'Franklin Gothic Book','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">The CD can also be used as a CD-ROM with a PC or Mac computer. <span style="font-family: 'Franklin Gothic Book','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">• **<span style="font-family: 'Franklin Gothic Book','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">SmartMusic® **<span style="font-family: 'Franklin Gothic Book','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">software <span style="font-family: 'Franklin Gothic Book','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">• **<span style="font-family: 'Franklin Gothic Book','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">Finale NotePad® **<span style="font-family: 'Franklin Gothic Book','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">software <span style="font-family: 'Franklin Gothic Book','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">• **<span style="font-family: 'Franklin Gothic Book','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">Tempo Adjustment **<span style="font-family: 'Franklin Gothic Book','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">software (for play-along tracks)

**<span style="font-family: 'Franklin Gothic Book','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">DVD AND VIDEO! ** <span style="font-family: 'Franklin Gothic Book','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">The DVD offers even more features for student learning. In addition to the tools on the CD, the DVD gives each student a **<span style="font-family: 'Franklin Gothic Book','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">start-up video **<span style="font-family: 'Franklin Gothic Book','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">to learn the basics for their instrument – just like a private lesson with a teacher! The DVD can also be used with a PC or Mac computer for additional features that do not appear on the CD:

<span style="font-family: 'Franklin Gothic Book','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">• **<span style="font-family: 'Franklin Gothic Book','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">All play-along tracks **<span style="font-family: 'Franklin Gothic Book','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">- for the entire book (with tempo adjustment software) <span style="font-family: 'Franklin Gothic Book','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">• Additional, printable **<span style="font-family: 'Franklin Gothic Book','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">Duet and Trio Music **<span style="font-family: 'Franklin Gothic Book','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">(for any combination of instruments) <span style="font-family: 'Franklin Gothic Book','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">• A Band Music **<span style="font-family: 'Franklin Gothic Book','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">Listening Library **

= Making Music Makes You Smarter  = <span style="display: block; margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.05in; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"> **Rhythm students learn fractions easier:** <span style="display: block; margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.25in; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .3in; text-indent: -0.2in;"> · A recent study found a direct relationship between music and stronger grades in mathematics. Grade two and three students that learned about quarter, half and whole notes as used in music, scored 100 per cent higher on mathematical tests involving fractions that their peers who were taught fractions using traditional methods[|[1]] <span style="font-family: 'Times','serif';">[1]. <span style="display: block; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: .25in;"> ** Piano students are better equipped to comprehend mathematical and scientific concepts: ** <span style="display: block; margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.25in; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: .25in list .3in; text-indent: -0.2in;"> · Taking piano lessons and using math puzzle software significantly improves math skills of elementary school children[|[2]] <span style="font-family: 'Times','serif';">[2]. <span style="display: block; margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.25in; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: .25in list .3in; text-indent: -0.2in;"> · A 1997 study announced that six months of piano keyboard training caused enhancement of spatial-temporal reasoning in preschool children: they scored 34 per cent higher on puzzle-solving tests and found that active music making, not passive music listening, is the key to enhanced spatial-temporal reasoning. The findings also indicate that music uniquely enhances higher brain functions required for mathematics, chess, science and engineering[|[3]] <span style="font-family: 'Times','serif';">[3]. <span style="display: block; margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.05in; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: .25in;">** Music students get higher marks in standardized tests: ** <span style="display: block; margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.3in; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: .25in list .35in; text-indent: -0.2in;"> · An analysis of the U.S. Department of Education NELLS888 database of over 25,000 students followed over a ten year period found that a higher percentage of students who were involved in music scored higher on standardized tests, reading and reading proficiency exams than those students who were not involved in music programs, regardless of their socio-economic background[|[4]] <span style="font-family: 'Times','serif';">[4]. <span style="display: block; margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.25in; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: .25in list .3in; text-indent: -0.2in;"> · A study found that the students in the music program scored higher on the Comprehensive Test of Basic Skills (CTBS) than non-music students[|[5]] <span style="font-family: 'Times','serif';">[5]. <span style="display: block; margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.25in; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: .25in list .3in; text-indent: -0.2in;"> · Students with course work or experience in music scored 52 points higher on the verbal portion of the SAT and 36 points higher on the math portion of the SAT than students with no coursework or experience in the arts[|[6]] <span style="font-family: 'Times','serif';">[6].

<span style="display: block; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: .25in;"> ** Music students enjoy greater academic success: ** <span style="display: block; margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.25in; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: .25in list .3in; text-indent: -0.2in;"> · Music majors scored the highest reading scores among all majors including English, biology, chemistry and math[|[7]] <span style="font-family: 'Times','serif';">[7]. <span style="display: block; margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.25in; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: .25in list .3in; text-indent: -0.2in;"> · Physician and biologist Lewis Thomas studied the undergraduate majors of medical school applicants. He found that 66 per cent of music majors who applied to med school were admitted, the highest percentage of any group (only forty-four per cent of biochemistry majors were admitted).

<span style="display: block; margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.05in; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: .25in;">** Additional benefits of music: ** <span style="display: block; margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.25in; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: .25in list .3in; text-indent: -0.2in;"> · Secondary students who participated in band or orchestra reported the lowest lifetime and current use of all substances (alcohol, tobacco, marijuana or any illicit drug)[|[8]] <span style="font-family: 'Times','serif';">[8]. <span style="display: block; margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.25in; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: .25in list .3in; text-indent: -0.2in;"> · A research team studying first graders from two Rhode Island elementary schools found that students who participated in an “enriched, sequential, skill building music program” dramatically increased their reading and math performance and improvements were noted in attitude and behaviour [|[9]] <span style="font-family: 'Times','serif';">[9]. <span style="display: block; margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.25in; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: .25in list .3in; text-indent: -0.2in;"> · Research found that musical experience during childhood influences the structural development of the auditory cortex. The brain area, which is used to analyze musical pitch is an average of 25 per cent larger in musicians[|[10]] <span style="font-family: 'Times','serif';">[10]. [|[11]] <span style="font-family: 'Times','serif'; font-size: 10pt;">[1]  Dr. Gordon Shaw (Neurological Research, March 15, 1999) [|[12]] <span style="font-family: 'Times','serif';">[2] Dr. Gordon Shaw (Neurological Research, March 15, 1999) [|[13]] <span style="font-family: 'Times','serif';">[3] Dr. Frances Rauscher and Dr. Gordon Shaw, ( Nerological Research, February 28, 1997) [|[14]] <span style="font-family: 'Times','serif';">[4] Dr. James Catterall, UCLA, 1997. [|[15]] <span style="font-family: 'Times','serif';">[5] J. Robitaille and S. O’Neal, (“Why Instrumental Music in Elementary Schools” //Phi Beta Kappan 3// (1981): 213) [|[16]] <span style="font-family: 'Times','serif';">[6] Profiles of SAT and Achievement Test Takers, The College Board (1998) [|[17]] <span style="font-family: 'Times','serif';">[7] “The case for music in the schools” //Phi Beta Kappan, February 1994.// [|[18]] <span style="font-family: 'Times','serif';">[8] Report released by the Texas Commission on Drug and Alcohol Abuse, as quoted in the Houston Chronicle, January 11, 1998 [|[19]] <span style="font-family: 'Times','serif';">[9] Nature, May 23, 1996. [|[20]] <span style="font-family: 'Times','serif';">[10] C. Pantev et al. (Nature, April 23, 1998)