It is a necessary part of the life of each student here at the Midland School, for music allows each child an exciting way to comprehend the world and gain a better understanding of the self. Music provides an outlet for creativity, self-expression, and individual uniqueness. It enables us to express our noblest thoughts and feelings. Music teaches students about unique aspects of their relationships with other human beings and with the world around them, in their own and other cultures. Music opens avenues of success for students who may have problems in other areas of the curriculum and opens approaches to learning that can be applied in other contexts.
Music exalts the human spirit.
If one visits a music class, student recital, or a school assembly at the Midland School, one can immediately see positive proof of the above statements and the benefit that music education holds for each special needs child. Students are immersed in the three musical behaviors of performance, composition and listening, and these behaviors allow growth in self-esteem, creativity and the ability to work with others. Music is something that we do for and with each other and the end result is learning and enjoyment. Students here are encouraged to sing or play an instrument as a solo, in a duet, as part of a small group, or in a larger group setting, such as the Midland Chorus. No matter where the students perform or express themselves, they show sill and proper performance behavior which increases confidence and self-esteem.