BENEFITS OF A STRONG MUSIC EDUCATION
“Self-discipline, patience, sensitivity, coordination, and the ability to memorize and concentrate are all enhanced in the study of music. These skills will follow your child on whatever path he or she chooses in life. If you are looking for a way to provide your child with a source of life-long joy, satisfaction, and accomplishment, music education is an excellent first step.” — Steinway & Sons
“Music is one way for young people to connect with themselves, but it is also a bridge for connecting with others. Through music, we can introduce children to the richness and diversity of the human family and to the myriad rhythms of life.” — Daniel A. Carp, Eastman Kodak Company Chairman and CEO. Data from the National Education Longitudinal Study of 1988 showed that music participants received more academic honors and awards than nonmusic students, and that the percentage of music participants receiving As, As/Bs, and Bs was higher than the percentage of nonparticipants receiving those grades. Students with coursework and experience in musical performance scored 51 points higher on the verbal portion of the SAT and 39 points higher on the SAT math portion than students with no coursework or experience with music — from data compiled by the Music Educators National Conference. |
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