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Music Education: an Essential Part of School Curriculum

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.

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Music Education: an Essential Part of School Curriculum

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  1. Music Education: an Essential Part of School Curriculum

  2. The Current Situation • Music as an “extra” • New legislation • Lack of funding • National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) report

  3. The Importance of Music • Music is everywhere • Music is natural • Music is universal

  4. Benefits of Music Education: Utilitarian • Music and the brain • SAT scores • Multiple Intelligence theory

  5. Benefits of Music Education: Aesthetic • Outlet for creative self-expression • Increases self-esteem and self-discipline • Education for the spirit

  6. Music and Other Disciplines • Science • Math • Geography • History • Language Arts • Foreign Language • Physical Education

  7. 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

  8. Music Education: An Essential Part of School Curriculum

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