Musician or not, music has an impact on our mental health. Simply listening to music can change our state of mind and improve our well-being. It certainly does for the...
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The lyrics of “Brave” by Sara Bareilles echo into the hallway. A private teacher quietly enters the classroom. As the door shuts and students register that...
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In early spring, a wonderful connection was made between SWAN’s founder, Diana Vuolo, and the Dixon-Sanchez family. SWAN student Ceevon, our 15 y.o. pianist and composer,...
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Our SWAN students have a lot to say about the ways singing helps them, and it can help you too. Here are 10 ways that singing can...
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In 2022, more than a third of SWAN students were given private music lessons in addition to their group lessons. Of those, several had more than...
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When SWAN students Ceevon (14) and Jaymier (12) attended a Lancaster Symphony Orchestra (LSO) concert last spring, it became a thrilling experience of discovery. Hearing classical music, a new...
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Eight-year-old Elyannie was in tears when she showed up for her first SWAN performance. She reluctantly agreed to join her drumming group on stage after her...
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“The Healing Power of Music” is a featured article in the fall 2022 edition of Lancaster Bible College’s magazine, Echo. The article highlights the efforts of...
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After suffering the traumatic loss of his father, a young boy went to live with his grandmother. She said he was angry and stopped talking for...
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When Logan walks on stage to perform, you have to smile. That’s because this 3rd grader from Mountville Elementary School lights up whenever he gets a chance to...
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