LOGIN | REGISTER 0 HOME STORE REPAIR JOB LIST RENTALS SCHOOL DELIVERY MY ACCOUNT Why Music? Why Music? 1 Music majors are the most likely group of college grads to be admitted to medical school. 2 Research shows that piano students are better equipped to comprehend mathematical and scientific concepts. 3 Students who were exposed to music-based lessons scored a full 100 percent higher on fractions tests than those who learned in the conventional manner. Music Truths Students indicate that arts participation motivates them to stay in school, and that the arts create a supportive environment that promotes constructive acceptance of criticism and one in which it is safe to take risks. (Source: Barry N., Taylor K., and K. Walls Critical Links: Learning in the Arts and Student Academic and Social Development, AEP, 2002) Top 10 Ways Band Prepares Me For Life #10 – Time Management – Nothing forces you to use your time wisely like a director saying “you have 5 minutes to memorize these measures.” #9 – Punctuality – “Band Time” teaches you if you’re early you’re on-time, if you’re on-time you’re late. #8 – Listening Skills – This skill is heightened at a football stadium full of noisy spectators and the director just made an important announcement. #7 – Money Management – Because you can’t always afford to buy that tuba mute you’ve always wanted! #6 – Flexibility – You might play the section presto today and tomorrow the tempo is changed to largo. #5 – Be loud and proud – Band class is the ONE class I am encouraged, even expected, to be LOUD! #4 – The early bird gets the worm – Starting band practice at 6:45am helps you get a lot of worms! #3 – Practice, Practice, Practice – Awards are earned at practice every morning. You simply pick them up at contests. #2 – Keep the big picture in mind – As we work on a marching show, each movement fits together like a puzzle piece to create a beautiful piece of art. #1 – Love what you do! – When you spend time doing something you enjoy, it seldom seems like work! Tanner 9th grade tuba player The vast majority —96 percent—of the school principals interviewed in a recent study agree that participation in music education encourages and motivates students to stay in school. Further, 89 percent of principals feel that a high-quality music education program contributes to their school achieving higher graduation rates. Harris Interactive Poll, 2006 Students in high-quality school music programs score higher on standardized tests compared to students in schools with deficient music education programs, regardless of the socioeconomic level of the school or school district. Johnson, C. M. & Memmott, J. E. (2007). Examination of relationships between participation in school music programs of differing quality and standardized test results. Journal of Research in Music Education, 54(4), 293-307 “A broad education in the arts helps give children a better understanding of their world…We need students who are culturally literate as well as math and science literate.” Paul Ostergard, Vice President, Citicorp With music in schools, students connect to each other better— greater camaraderie, fewer fights, less racism and reduced use of hurtful sarcasm. Jensen, E., Arts With the Brain In Mind, Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, 2001 Share These Music Truths E-mail this article CONTACT ABOUT Paige's Music is located just west of Binford Blvd/SR 37 on E. 65th Street, on the north east side of Indianapolis. 5282 E 65th Street Indianapolis, IN 46220 CALL US Local: 317.842.2102 Toll Free: 1.800.382.1099 HOURS Monday-Friday: 10am-6pm Saturday: 10am-4pm Sunday: Closed EMAIL US Sales: sales@paigesmusic.com Repair: repair@paigesmusic.com Billing: accounting@paigesmusic.com 2021 © W.H. Paige, Inc. ALL Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy