<br />
Natural Harmony<br />
®<br />
An Instrumental Guide to Blending Outdoor Music & Community™<br />
Building communities through play & recreation™<br />
PartnersMelissa Hughes, PhD<br />
Dr. Hughes is the President and Founder of The Andrick Group and the author of<br />
“Happy Hour with Einstein.“ With deep roots in education, Melissa began her career<br />
as an elementary school teacher before teaching at the university level. That<br />
teaching experience inspired her to explore how the brain learns best and those<br />
factors which impact cognition and our capacity for creativity, communication,<br />
problem solving, overall success, and happiness. Melissa currently delivers<br />
professional development sessions and speaking engagements to organizations<br />
striving to build intellectual capacity, enhance<br />
communication, and inspire a culture of learning.<br />
employee engagement and<br />
Having w<a title="Natural Harmony page 1" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/3a52c0a9?page=1"> Natural Harmony </a>
<a title="Natural Harmony page 2" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/3a52c0a9?page=2"> PartnersMelissa Hughes, PhD Dr. Hughes is the Pr</a>
<a title="Natural Harmony page 3" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/3a52c0a9?page=3"> Executive Summary ...............................</a>
<a title="Natural Harmony page 4" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/3a52c0a9?page=4"> Executive Summary A growing body of research conf</a>
<a title="Natural Harmony page 5" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/3a52c0a9?page=5"> we are still in the early stages of this research</a>
<a title="Natural Harmony page 6" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/3a52c0a9?page=6"> Anthropologists maintain that music is the origin</a>
<a title="Natural Harmony page 7" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/3a52c0a9?page=7"> In addition, reacting to music has been shown to </a>
<a title="Natural Harmony page 8" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/3a52c0a9?page=8"> Combining music with nature has such a profound i</a>
<a title="Natural Harmony page 9" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/3a52c0a9?page=9"> the mind and the body. Increased exposure to outd</a>
<a title="Natural Harmony page 10" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/3a52c0a9?page=10"> Brain-Based Research on the Positive Impact of Mu</a>
<a title="Natural Harmony page 11" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/3a52c0a9?page=11"> The act of experiencing music facilit</a>
<a title="Natural Harmony page 12" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/3a52c0a9?page=12"> Research into the neuroscience of music shows tha</a>
<a title="Natural Harmony page 13" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/3a52c0a9?page=13"> Because the neuroplasticity effect of music is mo</a>
<a title="Natural Harmony page 14" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/3a52c0a9?page=14"> “The more I live the life of music, the more I am</a>
<a title="Natural Harmony page 15" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/3a52c0a9?page=15"> Benefits of Music on the Family Tapping to a drum</a>
<a title="Natural Harmony page 16" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/3a52c0a9?page=16"> in families when interests in music are shared be</a>
<a title="Natural Harmony page 17" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/3a52c0a9?page=17"> 15</a>
<a title="Natural Harmony page 18" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/3a52c0a9?page=18"> The power of music cannot be denied. There is amp</a>
<a title="Natural Harmony page 19" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/3a52c0a9?page=19"> Benefits of Music on Communities The Value of </a>
<a title="Natural Harmony page 20" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/3a52c0a9?page=20"> making experiences. Aside from the control group </a>
<a title="Natural Harmony page 21" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/3a52c0a9?page=21"> Moving beyond the research findings of how music </a>
<a title="Natural Harmony page 22" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/3a52c0a9?page=22"> Planning & Design Considerations for Outdoor Musi</a>
<a title="Natural Harmony page 23" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/3a52c0a9?page=23"> Outdoor musical environments are often integrated</a>
<a title="Natural Harmony page 24" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/3a52c0a9?page=24"> Unique Features and Benefits of Outdoor Music Env</a>
<a title="Natural Harmony page 25" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/3a52c0a9?page=25"> “Music imprints itself on the brain deeper </a>
<a title="Natural Harmony page 26" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/3a52c0a9?page=26"> Selecting High Quality Instruments For optimal m</a>
<a title="Natural Harmony page 27" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/3a52c0a9?page=27"> Understanding the unique features and benefits of</a>
<a title="Natural Harmony page 28" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/3a52c0a9?page=28"> Grouping Instruments to Create Meaningful Ensembl</a>
<a title="Natural Harmony page 29" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/3a52c0a9?page=29"> 5-Piece Ensemble A 5-piece ensemble allows playe</a>
<a title="Natural Harmony page 30" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/3a52c0a9?page=30"> 28</a>
<a title="Natural Harmony page 31" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/3a52c0a9?page=31"> Designing Meaningful Musical Typologies While se</a>
<a title="Natural Harmony page 32" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/3a52c0a9?page=32"> Amenities to Enhance Music Sites and Engage Users</a>
<a title="Natural Harmony page 33" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/3a52c0a9?page=33"> 31</a>
<a title="Natural Harmony page 34" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/3a52c0a9?page=34"> Sustaining Outdoor Music Environments After plan</a>
<a title="Natural Harmony page 35" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/3a52c0a9?page=35"> Inspection and Maintenance Considerations Play t</a>
<a title="Natural Harmony page 36" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/3a52c0a9?page=36"> Activating Outdoor Music Environments In order t</a>
<a title="Natural Harmony page 37" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/3a52c0a9?page=37"> Music & Movement Activities </a>
<a title="Natural Harmony page 38" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/3a52c0a9?page=38"> Ever listen to your heart beating? It is very co</a>
<a title="Natural Harmony page 39" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/3a52c0a9?page=39"> Many schools may not have the resources to run a </a>
<a title="Natural Harmony page 40" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/3a52c0a9?page=40"> 38 Funding & Marketing Music Projects It is nev</a>
<a title="Natural Harmony page 41" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/3a52c0a9?page=41"> Marketing and promotional efforts can also be uti</a>
<a title="Natural Harmony page 42" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/3a52c0a9?page=42"> </a>
<a title="Natural Harmony page 43" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/3a52c0a9?page=43"> “I was amazed and mesmerized. Here was this instr</a>
<a title="Natural Harmony page 44" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/3a52c0a9?page=44"> </a>
<a title="Natural Harmony page 45" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/3a52c0a9?page=45"> “This park is not only a beautiful addition to ou</a>
<a title="Natural Harmony page 46" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/3a52c0a9?page=46"> </a>
<a title="Natural Harmony page 47" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/3a52c0a9?page=47"> “A Park Above has become a new design standard th</a>
<a title="Natural Harmony page 48" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/3a52c0a9?page=48"> </a>
<a title="Natural Harmony page 49" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/3a52c0a9?page=49"> “I love seeing kids race to the instruments! And </a>
<a title="Natural Harmony page 50" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/3a52c0a9?page=50"> </a>
<a title="Natural Harmony page 51" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/3a52c0a9?page=51"> “I get more positive comments about the musical p</a>
<a title="Natural Harmony page 52" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/3a52c0a9?page=52"> </a>
<a title="Natural Harmony page 53" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/3a52c0a9?page=53"> “The concept of music that anyone can make is rea</a>
<a title="Natural Harmony page 54" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/3a52c0a9?page=54"> References & Resources 1 TMithen, Steven. T</a>
<a title="Natural Harmony page 55" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/3a52c0a9?page=55"> Education 51 (2): 151–165. 31 Burton, S. </a>
<a title="Natural Harmony page 56" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/3a52c0a9?page=56"> For more information on building communities thro</a>