A LIST OF REASONS TO INCLUDE MUSIC IN THE SCHOOLS

A LIST OF REASONS TO INCLUDE MUSIC IN THE SCHOOLS from http://www.violinist.com/blog/laurie/20079/7545/

1.Educates the creative part of the brain

2.Teaches you to express yourself

3.Parental request

4.Basic art form

5.Entertainment (fun)

6.Keeps kids off the street

7.Enhances discipline

8.Group cooperation

9.Puts you in touch with your environment

10.Expands horizons

11.Appreciation of different cultures

12.School pride

13.Nurtures potential talent

14.Civilizes children

15.Expression using no words

16.Carries traditions and history

17.Well-rounded

18.Makes people more outgoing, confident; improves self-esteem

19.Teaches structure – the symbols, the rehearsals

20.A place to channel energy

21.Friendship

22.Therapeutic

23.Competition

24.Trips

25.Develops independent thinking

26.Supports athletics

27.Teaches responsibility

28.Leadership

29.Learn teaching skills

30.Spirituality

31.Helps students improve in other areas: language, math, maps

32.Entertainment for the community

33.Extracurricular activity

34.Sense of accomplishment – rewarding

35.Non-selective; musical ability crosses all races, economic groups, etc.