This instruction shall ensure students the opportunity to develop musical skills, cultural and historical knowledge and aesthetic appreciation that will enable them to create, perceive and critique music performances now and in the future. Music has aesthetic value and is worth knowing Music is one of the most important indicators of our cultural heritage. Music potential can be found in every individual and should be developed to its fullest. Music provides us an outlet for the creativity and self-expression of our individual thoughts and feelings. Music teaches students about unique aspects of their relationships with other human beings in their own world as well as other cultures.
Music opens avenues of success for students for self development and achievement.
Music study and performance increases personal satisfaction, level of appreciation and expands musical horizons. Music is one of the most powerful and profound symbol systems. Music helps students learn that not all aspects of life are quantifiable. Music exalts humanity. Description and Standards Music Educators National Conference 2nd ed.