Classical Music

Playing classical music to your child can improve their listening skills later on in life 

by MailOnline/Science and Tech

• Playing classical music to young children boosts their concentration and self-discipline as well as their social skills
• The Institute of Education, University of London examined a scheme that introduces children to classical music in assemblies and classes
• Teachers said it increases pupils' listening power, musical knowledge, aspirations and in some cases improved their English

Susan Hallam, professor of education and music psychology at the IoE, evaluated a programme developed by Apollo Music Projects which introduces children aged seven to ten to classical music and its composers.

The scheme involves a whole school assembly followed by six lessons at class level, with children experiencing different instruments and musical concepts and a formal concert (Read More....)