Without having music in our lives, this world would be a very dull and boring place. The same goes for our schools. Having a music program offered in all schools is absolutely necessary in allowing our future generations to take this wonderful gift and make it an important part of their lives. Music needs to be a part of a student's day at school, not just to give him a break from math and science, but to encourage him to express himself through this wonderful art form we call music. To share in the joy and beauty that music is.
Music goes back to the dawn of time, and was probably one of the earliest art forms ever created.
There are so many different cultures of music, ranging from the rennaisance to contemporary jazz. It is important that music students get a taste of several different cultures of music so they are able to take in a wide variety of repertoire. Learning music in different languages allows a student to feel music in different ways. Aside from just learning songs, it is important for students to begin learning about sightreading and theory at a young age. Using solfege is another useful method in helping students to incorporate theory into their learning in a fun way.