Why Music?
Why Learn Music? Important Links Research & News Articles
“The Theory of Multiple Intelligences”, developed in 1983 by Dr. Howard Gardner, suggests that there are at least seven separate intelligences present in humans: Linguistic Intelligence; Musical Intelligence; Logical-Mathematical Intelligence; Spatial Intelligence; Bodily-Kinesthetic Intelligence; Interpersonal Intelligence; and Intrapersonal Intelligence.
All humans have some degree of aptitude for music; Musical Intelligence and achievement in music can only be developed through the study of music.
Where can you develop your ability to…
Sing?
Play an instrument?
Improvise a melody?
Compose your own song?
Read and write music notation?
Listen to, analyze, and describe music?
Make connections to other arts and subjects?
Understand music in relation to history and culture?
- only in a Music Class!
Music is fun!!! It touches lives!!! It expresses that which can’t be expressed in any other way. It deepens and enriches the human experience.
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Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks (scroll to find, and select Music Frameworks)
The Kennedy Center ArtsEdge Database on National Standards for Arts Education—Music Content Standards
Northwestern University, School of Communication: Auditory Neuroscience Laboratory (Click on the Music Projects link!)
2017.02.27 How to Practice Effectively [TED-Ed Talk]
2014.07.23 How playing an instrument benefits your brain
2014.04.29 Why extracurricular activities are *not* extra
2014.04.28 Art, Music have long-lasting benefits
2013.10.12 Is Music The Key to Success?
2013.01.22 Top 10 Skills Children Learn From The Arts
2012.09.10 Early Music Lessons Have Longtime Benefits