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The Benefits of Music

EMOTIONAL

Music provides a creative outlet. Students in music are among the highest academic performers and report less stress and tension than their non-musical counterparts.

SOCIAL

Participating in musical groups promotes self-confidence, teamwork, social skills, social networking, a sense of belonging, self-discipline, a sense of accomplishment, cooperation, responsibility, commitment, mutual support and friendships.

ACADEMIC

Research has found that learning music facilitates learning in other subjects and enhances skills that children inevitably use in other areas including language development, pattern recognition, critical thinking and so much more.

PERSONAL

Through music, students develop self-discipline, confidence, commitment, responsibility, good decision making and personal pride. They do this with the support of peers in a safe environment..


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