It is definitely important to children in school. Some of the things that you can do, as Fine Arts educators, is to place factual information in our school newsletters to keep parents informed of the value of music education. One such blurb used in this month's newsletter at my school, was borrowed from the excellent site, Music Is . . Music helps prepare students for a career and is an avocation. Music makes the day more alive and interesting, which in turn leads to more learning.
Music combines behaviors to promote a higher order of thinking skills.
It provides a way to image and create, contribute to self-expression and creativity. Music enriches life, it is a way to understand our cultural heritage as well as other past and present cultures. Performing, consuming and composing are satisfying and rewarding activities. Music contributes to sensitivity. Music education provides for perceptual motor development.