“Music is unique to humans. Like the other arts, music is as basic as language to human development and existence. Through music a child gains insights into herself, into others, and into life itself. Perhaps most important, she is better able to develop and sustain her imagination. Without music, life would be bleak. Because a day does not pass without a child’s hearing or participating in some music, it is to a child’s advantage to understand music as thoroughly as she can. As a result, as she becomes older she will learn to appreciate, to listen to, and to partake in music that she herself believes to be good. Because of such cultural awareness, her life will have more meaning for her.”
-Dr. Edwin E. Gordon, Ph. D.
"The benefits of music education are immense and highly beneficial to students. Music positively impacts a child’s academic performance, assists in developing social skills, and provides an outlet for creativity that is crucial to a child’s development. Music education catapults a child’s learning to new heights, and because of this, it should always be considered a pivotal part of a child’s educational process."
-Amanda Martin, M. A. Ed.
"Music education should be culturally relevant, equitable, joyful, and sustainable."
-Dr. Julia Koza, Ph. D.
"Music washes from the soul the dust of everyday life."
-Berthold Auerbach
These will be updated as more tools become available!
Student login: d215993
BandLab for Education
Ms. Shutts's Chorus YouTube Channel (In Progress)