Scientists say that children who are exposed to music, or those who play an instrument, do better in school than those who don't. Recent research suggests exposure to music may benefit a child's reading age, IQ and the development of certain parts of the brain.
Westford is a town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States. The population was 21,951 at the 2010 census.
West Springfield is a city in Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States. It is part of the Springfield, Massachusetts Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 28,391 at the 2010 census. The city is also known as West Side, in reference to the fact that it is on the western side of the Connecticut River from Springfield, a fact which played a major part in the town's early history.