Worldwide studies have proven that participation in music programs have significant benefits to child and youth development and learning.
These benefits are noticeable across many aspects of education- including literacy and numeracy. In addition to the educational benefits, there are a multitude of other improvements observed, including emotional and psycho-social aspects. Children and youth participating in programs experience improvements in self esteem, self confidence and general mental wellbeing.
Research and reports are an invaluable way of demonstrating the benefits of music programs and to help understand the positive impacts.
Arts NSW have provided ACMF with $20,000 funding to conduct a 12 month research project across four NSW schools (a diverse mix of primary, high, public and behavioural). Professor Margaret Barrett, Head of School of Music at University of QLD is the Chief Investigating Officer in this project and participants will include students, school staff and ACMF music teachers.
This research aims to identify the breadth and depth of participation outcomes in ACMF music education programs. Learning and teaching strategies that support these outcomes, as well as the environmental and contextual factors that promote learning and life outcomes for student participants will also be a focal point of the research.
The ACMF has conducted a few in-depth research studies- two of which can be viewed below.
Click here to read this report.
Click here to read this report.
