Why Study Music?

Studying music is essential to your child's education!

Here are just a few of the reasons...

~Learning music exercises both sides of the brain - the left, more practical side,and the right, more creative side!

~Music reinforces what students are learning in other disciplines:

Math: Students learn the numerical value of music notes and rests and learn to read and play them grouped in patterns on the music staff. The staff, which is also divided into units called measures, has a time or meter "signature" notated at the beginning of the song that gives essential information about how to read the music. Music is full of symbols, resembling algebraic symbols, that represent important information about how to "navigate" through a musical selection.

Science: Vocal cords and other musical instruments make sounds by making sound waves and vibrations; the length and frequency of these determine the highness and lowness of the pitch as well as the unique tonal quality of the sound.

Social Studies: The lyrics and various styles and genres of music can teach about specific historical periods and diverse world cultures.

Language Arts: Reading music helps with reading and language skills. The composition of music form is similar to that of story writing; main idea or theme, introduction, content, summary, and resolution.

~Music helps students develop higher critical thinking skills. It is built around basic concepts and skills that are layered with complexities. Evaluating and analyzing music requires critical thinking.

~Music allows for self-expression, and can assist with development of positive self-esteem and confidence!