David Merithew

Mrs. Mantlo
English IV
October 20, 2016
Annotated Bibliography
Brewer, Chris. (1995). Music and Learning: Integrated music in the classroom. Retrieved
from John Hopkins University:
http://education.jhu.edu/PD/newhorizons/strategies/topics/Arts%20in
%20Education/brewer.htm

Listening to music while doing work in a classroom environment can help a student
remember a topic and or help them focus better while preforming the work. Music will activate
students mentally, physically, and emotionally and create learning states which enhance
understanding of learning material. For example, play music with an association for your topic in
the background while reading a concise summary of the important information. The more
interesting and dramatic, the more easily the information is remembered (Brewer, 1995). This
article is relevant to the research because it shows what affects listening to music while working
can have on a students performance in a classroom.
Boothby, Suzanne. (2016, August 3). How Music Affects our Moods. Retrieved form
Healthline: http://www.healthline.com/health-news/mental-listening-to-music-lifts-orreinforces-mood-051713

Listening to music in schools can have a positive effect on a students overall mood and
behavior. This can significantly help to improve their productivity in the classroom environment.
New research shows that even sad music can lift your mood, while other studies suggest that
music can boost happiness and reduce anxiety (Boothby, 2016). This article is relevant to the
research because it shows how music can have a positive effect on a persons mood and
productivity.