It is a high calling to teach music, to pass on this language to others, to give them the skills to communicate effectively. We open up a whole new world to those we teach, providing tools that enrich the lives of individuals forever. Gromko and Poorman. Summer 1998, 173-181. Web page published Summer, 1998.
Music is worth knowing.
Music is one of the most important manifestations of our cultural heritage. Children need to know about Beethoven and Louis Armstrong as well as about Newton and Einstein. Music is a potential in every individual that, like all potential, should be developed to its fullest. Music provides an outlet for creativity, self-expression, and individual uniqueness. It enables us to express our noblest thoughts and feelings.