Write thank you notes to decision-makers for their support. Ask students and parents to do the same. Support for music suffers if the program is seen as ego gratification for the teachers. Why Music Should Be Part of Basic Education . Among the reasons you'll find there are Music contributes to the school and community quality of life.
Music promotes use of higher-order thinking skills.
Music is a way to understand our cultural heritage as well as other past and present cultures. Music education promotes motor development. Music encourages teamwork and cohesiveness. Music fosters creativity and individuality. Music education fosters discipline and commitment.