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BENEFITS OF THE STUDY OF MUSICBenefit three: The study of music helps students achieve success in society.
The U. S. Department of
Education recommends the arts as subjects that college-bound students should
take. "Many colleges view participation in the arts and music as a valuable
experience that broadens students' understanding and appreciation of the world
around them. It is well known and widely recognized that the arts contribute
significantly to children's intellectual development." One year of visual and
performing arts is recommended for college-bound high school students.
The College Board
identifies the arts as one of the six basic academic areas students should study
in order to succeed in college.
The arts create jobs,
increase the local tax base, boost tourism, spur growth in related businesses
(hotels, restaurants, printing, etc.) and improve the overall quality of life
for our cities and towns. On a national level, nonprofit arts institutions and
organizations generate an estimated $37 billion in economic activity and return
$3.4 billion in federal income taxes to the US Treasury each year. In addition,
more than 1.3 million Americans are employed in the not-for-profit arts
industry.
The very best engineers
and technical designers in the Silicon Valley industry are, nearly without
exception, practicing musicians.
Information
provided by MENC: The National Association for Music Education, NAMM: The
International Music Products Association and NSBA: The National School Boards
Association.
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