Music in Schools

Music in Our Schools

Music is a way for many children and young adults to express themselves, and its a way to put their restless minds to a good use as well as develop their minds to new things. Music in the school system has a positive influence on the success of students, their goals with academics, their social life, and their all around well being. For a long time, students involved in music education have performed extremely well in any school academics. The important skills that are taught in any given music class include discipline, communication, and focusing on how to make a stronger student; one that is one-hundred percent prepared to succeed in any aspect of life. Music education has an extremely positive influence on our society today and will always find means to affect our society in the future.

Stated in the magazine Junior Scholastic students who study music and the arts perform better than students who have not studied it. Studies show that the grades of students taking instruction in music and the arts are higher in math, reading, as well as in foreign languages than those who do not receive such instruction. Students who study music learn to decipher patterns, like beats in a measure, as you are to do in math. Studying music also positively affects autistic and academically disabled students to understand many math problems (Gerber).

In a report entitled "Keeping Music in Schools", there is talk about the music department improving test scores in students:

Testing scores are better in students who learn music skills. SAT's are crucial test for college bound students. Students who have experience in performance and music appreciation score higher on SAT's than the students who do not have an appreciation for the arts. Music education students have higher test scores, than non-music students. Schools who offer music education have a distinct advantage, because "when it comes to graduation rates, schools with music programs enjoy an 18.7% advantage over schools that don't offer music". The students in arts programs show less disciplinary problems in their classes. The arts help young people with their minds and provide great learning experiences. Music allows a student to broaden their horizon, and have a better appreciation for life. Without the arts in school, many young people would never have the opportunity to learn it, or appreciate it.

This is just proof that music in essential in any educational setting("Keeping Music

In Schools").

The benefits of education in music and the arts help students be better socially prepared in their life. Students exposed to the arts show increased self-esteem and have better thinking skills. Young children's self-esteem builds, with memory skills taught through music and the arts. Students who experience the education of music and art show an incomparable difference to those who have not experienced the same education.

Some of the positive effects of studying music and the arts are skill building, self-expression, teamwork, and the ability to focus. Music is a wonderful thing that builds self-expression in children, and we must help preserve this cherished treasure. Stacy Civils, a teacher at Portland Middle School states, "You can reach some kids through music when nothing else works. If you find something that interests them, they can