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New Music Raleigh
posted by: Jeannie Mellinger, Director of Communications

The fall issue of Opus magazine, due out in November, includes a profile of the North Carolina Symphony’s assistant concertmaster Karen Strittmatter Galvin. You’ll read about the wedding business she ... More »

Teachers Take Center Stage
posted by: Jessica Nalbone, Education Manager

Every August, teachers from across the state flock to Meymandi Concert Hall for the North Carolina Symphony’s Education Concert Workshop. They spend an entire day of their summer vacations learning ... More »

Classical Music, Alive and Well
posted by: Arthur Ryel-Lindsey, Communications Project Manager

Here’s a music activity you may not have heard of. The world championships of Drum Corps International kicked off with the quarterfinals last night in Indianapolis. Strictly DCI for those ... More »

Your Chance for a Behind-the-Scenes Look at the North Carolina Symphony!
posted by: Amy Russell, Director of Artistic Programs and Partnerships

It’s 7:55 pm and you are settled into your seat in the balcony at the concert hall. The lights are about to dim and then you will be transported into ... More »

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Music, Neuroscience, Survival and a Dancing Cockatoo Named Snowball

Posted: June 15, 2010 1:15 PM | Posted By : Jeannie Mellinger, Director of Communications

Science’s enthrallment with music and the brain continues. Aniruddh D. Patel breaks down the beat for us in this fascinating conversation with New York Times reporter Claudia Dreifus.

Be sure to check out the YouTube video mentioned in the piece: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N7IZmRnAo6s

You won’t believe your eyes.

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Shelby's Gravatar Fascinating! I just watched a video (available on Netflix) entitled "Music Instinct: Science and Song" (2009) featuring many scientists and musicians, including Bobby McFerrin, Yo Yo Ma, Daniel Barenboim, which explored the relationship between the brain, music and learning. If you can get your hands on the video, do--well worth the 2 hours of information.
# Posted By Shelby | 6/16/10 1:13 PM