Music Education: an Essential Part of School Curriculum

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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

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The Importance of Music

• Music is everywhere
• Music is natural
• Music is universal

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Benefits of Music Education Utilitarian

• Music and the brain
• SAT scores
• Multiple Intelligence theory

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Benefits of Music Education Aesthetic

• Outlet for creative self-expression
• Increases self-esteem and self-discipline
• Education for the spirit

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Music and Other Disciplines

• Science
• Math
• Geography
• History
• Language Arts
• Foreign Language
• Physical Education

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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

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Music Education An Essential Part of School
Curriculum