'Music in the workplace has increased efficiency, lifted spirits, and even bound society together. Music still does all of this, and it is one force that can help carry us forward into the future.’
– Gordon Marc le Roux ‘“Whistle While You Work”: A Historical Account of Some Associations Among Music, Work, and Health’

‘[T]he study of music offers us a wealth of “tools” that can have a profound effect on our performance in the workplace. Entrainment, keen sensitivity, and rhythm and flow all work in concert to enhance our work to the point where it no longer feels like work! The virtuoso performer makes it look easy, because it is easy!’
– Peggy Rostron, ‘“Musicians’ Tools” for the Workplace’

‘Creativity isn't the sole province of artists and musicians – it's the ability to find better ways to make products or to find and fill needs that no one noticed existed.’
– Richard Florida, The Flight of the Creative Class: The New Global Competition for Talent

‘Creativity is essential because it is at the heart of innovation, and innovation is a growth driver and, therefore, a business imperative. That is why, for several years, The McGraw-Hill Companies has been using arts-based learning as a training tool in several key leadership initiatives… the arts have served as a complementary vehicle to more traditional learning approaches. They have helped to change attitudes by letting employees confront their assumptions in a nontraditional and non-intimidating environment…. The results of using arts-based learning and training have been very positive for The McGraw-Hill Companies…. Arts-based training is part of an overall strategy and commitment of the corporation to help “surface” creativity.’
– Terry McGraw, Chairman and CEO, The McGraw Hill Companies, in Journal of Business Strategy

‘The arts enrich communities and employees, and also stimulate the kind of intellectual curiosity our company needs to stay competitive.’
– Norma R. Augustine, Chairman and CEO, Martin Marietta Corporation

Download a Music at Work brochure.

Back to top