We live in a difficult age. We are fraught with challenges of disability, fear, pain, and self-doubt. Music has tremendous power to increase learning potential, modify behavior and enhance spirituality. This video presentation examines ways in which inspired music can enlighten the mind, bring order to our thoughts and fortify ourselves and our loved ones against the difficulties we face. Dr. Ballam uses scientific evidence, fascinating anecdotal experiences, and actual performances to highlight music's powerful effect on intellectual, emotional and spiritual growth. For parents, teenagers, and children.
Explore in word and song the stories of Adelaide Proctor (The Lost Chord), Carolyn Talbot (Forever Dream & You'll Never Walk Alone) Delis Ballam (Poor Babes in the Woods), Wanda Woodbury McBride (Stranger of Galilee), Harold Fornoff (The Sound of Music & Am I Beautiful to You?)
About the Artist:
Michael Ballam has garnered critical acclaim with major opera companies of the United States and a recital career in the most important concert halls on four continents. An accomplished pianist, he is the Founder and General Director of the Utah Festival Opera, one of the nation's major opera festivals. A professor of music at Utah State University, he is the author of over 60 publications and recordings in international distribution, has starred in a number of major motion pictures, is head in syndication on National Public Radio, and serves on the Board of Directors of 11 professional arts organizations.