I chose option 4.: Advocacy.
The videos said that schools are getting rid of music and the arts and only keeping the “core subjects”, because of No Child Left Behind, schools can’t change this because they need to keep the government funding. Eventually music and art may cease to exist all together. Some organizations are donating funds and materials to help develop music programs in schools. Studies show that students with music education scored 63% higher in verbal and 44% higher on math tests than students who do not have music education. Arts programs help students develop critical thinking and problem solving skills.
Students who have music education learn discipline which teaches students about working hard, staying focused, how to work with others, and learn a “new language”. Music gives them energy, and keeps them lively. Motivation of learner and teacher promotes learning. Music education helps with spatial IQ: music helps students with difficult math and science ideas.
*Music majors are the most likely group of college graduates to be admitted to medical school.
*66% of music majors who applied to med school were admitted.
I chose option 4.: Advocacy.
The videos said that schools are getting rid of music and the arts and only keeping the “core subjects”, because of No Child Left Behind, schools can’t change this because they need to keep the government funding. Eventually music and art may cease to exist all together. Some organizations are donating funds and materials to help develop music programs in schools. Studies show that students with music education scored 63% higher in verbal and 44% higher on math tests than students who do not have music education. Arts programs help students develop critical thinking and problem solving skills.
Students who have music education learn discipline which teaches students about working hard, staying focused, how to work with others, and learn a “new language”. Music gives them energy, and keeps them lively. Motivation of learner and teacher promotes learning. Music education helps with spatial IQ: music helps students with difficult math and science ideas.
*Music majors are the most likely group of college graduates to be admitted to medical school.
*66% of music majors who applied to med school were admitted.