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.
It encourages team work and cohesiveness. It fosters creativity and individuality. Music education adds to self-worth of participants. Music education fosters discipline and commitment. It is a major source of joy and achievement.