- Christina Astin
Summer Term - week 8
Hi everyone,
I hope that the playing and listening are continuing, even as outdoor play looks rather more enticing in this lovely weather! Apologies that this comes a day later than usual.
Next week will be our last email newsletter for a while as we come to the end of the King’s School term, so look out for some important information next Monday.
Parents – we’d love you to share any feedback on how your trumpeters and violinists are getting on in the meantime – pictures, videos or stories would be very welcome this week.
Today, I want to remind all our Sounding Out families about why we think making music is important:
1. Music makes us SMARTER!
Time and time again, research has shown that people who learn a musical instrument do better at school. Don’t take my word for it – watch this!
https://www.ted.com/talks/anita_collins_how_playing_an_instrument_benefits_your_brain?language=en
2. Music makes us FEEL GOOD!
Here’s an amazing youth orchestra from Venezuela looking like they are having loads of fun playing with inspirational conductor Gustavo Dudamel.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KfGbTG2wuaM
3. Music keeps us CONNECTED – so important at this time.
So if you get a chance to play or sing with other people – give it a go. It’s the best thing about being a musician!
Here is the King’s School performance of Verdi’s magnificent Requiem, performed 5 years ago but premiered on YouTube on Friday.
Settle down and get ready for an incredible experience:
Best wishes,
Christina
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