The Joyful Note Music Education Foundation a 501 c-3 nonprofit organization
MISSION STATEMENT
The Joyful Note Music Education Foundation provides, promotes, and supports
the use of music, drama, art, and dance to enrich the learning environment for children resulting in increased focus, enhanced intelligence, and social development.
Founded by Ron Zell
Included in the links section of this website are access to some of the literature describing the importance of the arts in children’s development. Here is a sample from some of them.
“Nations whose students consistently outperform he United States in tests assessing science achievement are the countries where music is a primary focus of the curriculum” (National Association of Secondary School Principals Bulletin).
“A report from New York reveals that the schools producing the highest academic achievement in the United States today are spending 20 to 30 percent of the day on the arts, with special emphasis on music. (Better Minds Through Music, M. Shasberger.2008).
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Look for information soon on the upcoming RZ’s EZ Piano Method for group or class piano instruction.
