It continues to surprise, even amaze, me how music is sometimes gently pushed into the background of a child's development. As a society, we often emphasize the budding young scientists, the polished young basketball players, the students who flawlessly solve all the math problems. It is not uncommon for us to forget the importance and vitality of music. Before the final song at last Monday's concert, Mrs. Ramsey informed the audience of mostly parents, siblings and grandparents how music incorporates all the basic subjects in school. Music is science.
Music is mathematics.
Music is a foreign language, history and physical education. And music is art. Music is something that stays with people throughout their lives. Long after geometry classes and football practices, moms and dads will play the piano at family holiday gatherings, join the church choir, strum the guitar beside the campfire or sing along to their favorite songs on the radio. Even I can do the latter.