The Power of Music

The Greek word mousa, meaning muse, the spirit-source of genius or 
inspiration, is the etymological root of both museum and music. In the next 
issue of Hand to Hand (a quarterly publication of the Association of 
Children's Museums), we intend to explore the role of music programs and 
exhibits in children's museums. 

• How does music effect brain development? 
• What is the role of music education in early learning? In museum learning? 
• What are the cross-over learning possibilities of a music exhibit/program?
• What are the ways in which music programs or exhibits promote cultural 
heritages and attract diverse audiences?
• In an exceedingly visual culture, how can sound and music exhibits reach 
portions of museum audiences with visual impairments or other disabilities?
• How can museums identify and collaborate with music programs and 
organizations in their communities?
• How can museums use new technologies to build strengthen and build their 
music programs? 

For a survey article on the innovative and compelling music programs and 
exhibits in museums (all museums—not just children's museums), we are looking 
for examples from the field. 

This issue will be guest edited by Roy Mueller, Director of Education at 
Kidspace Children's Museum in Pasadena. In addition to Roy's experience at 
Kidspace and the Children's Discovery Museum of San Jose, Roy is a 
classically trained musician, composer and music educator. He has played the 
oboe professionally in orchestras all over the world and also holds a 
certificate of jazz performance from Berklee School of Music. 

Anyone interested in contributing stories or information to this issue, 
please contact Mary Maher, editor
Hand to Hand (a quarterly publication of the Association of Children's 
Museums)
609 East Market Street, Suite 102A
Charlottesville, VA 22902 
Phone 804 295-7603
Fax 804 295-5045.

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