Music Education: an Essential Part of School Curriculum
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Music Education: an Essential Part of School Curriculum. The Current Situation . Music as an “extra” New legislation Lack of funding National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) report. The Importance of Music. Music is everywhere Music is natural Music is universal.
Music Education: an Essential Part of School Curriculum
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The Current Situation • Music as an “extra” • New legislation • Lack of funding • National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) report
The Importance of Music • Music is everywhere • Music is natural • Music is universal
Benefits of Music Education: Utilitarian • Music and the brain • SAT scores • Multiple Intelligence theory
Benefits of Music Education: Aesthetic • Outlet for creative self-expression • Increases self-esteem and self-discipline • Education for the spirit
Music and Other Disciplines • Science • Math • Geography • History • Language Arts • Foreign Language • Physical Education
What You Can Do For Music Education • Encourage child to participate in music • Provide a place to practice • Show your interest to administrators • Listen to music at home and at concerts • Support school music programs • Donate used instruments • VH1 Save the Music campaign