A longtime member of the Interlochen staff, Jennifer Wesling is picking up sticks and learning to play percussion in the Act ...

A new study ties playing a musical instrument to better memory and executive function (the ability to perform complex tasks). People who play musical instruments as they get older seem to have even ...

Playing a musical instrument slows the aging process, according to a new study. Older musicians showed a "youthful" pattern of brain activity during speech perception tests. Scientists say the ...

Zachary Lemke is a junior at Oregon High School. He began studying percussion at the age of 11 and is currently a student of Cindy Terhune. As a member of the Wisconsin Youth Symphony Orchestra, ...