Notes Toward the Clarification of Creativity in Music Education

The Role of Music in Child Development

“…He concluded that there is considerable relationship between musical aptitude and intelligence. CREATIVITY Cleall (1981) believes that cognition is promoted by creative activity. Most psychologists believe the kind of ability measured on standard IQ tests is largely genetic in character; consequently Phillips' (1976) work may be confounding intelligence and other kinds of information variables.…”

“…Wingert (1972) found an increase in intelligence manifested by retarded children after exposure to a music enrichment program. Cleall (1981) believes children should be allowed to "play" with musical elements to foster creativity. Gardner believes music abilities, aptitudes, and talents result from physiological and personal differences in individuals that may not be detectable using a standard intelligence test.…”