by Eric Jensen. A relevant, practical book for grasping why music is vital for children’s development and learning. Jensen includes helpful illustrations, the latest music/brain research, glossaries, references and bibliography, and suggests listening strategies for when, how, what, why, and for how long music should be used in schools. A super-sonic feast of facts and findings, including the impact of music on stress levels. Buy a copy for your superintendent and school board, to ponder why the countries where students score highest in math and science also happen to be the ones with the most comprehensive school music programs! PB
