Music in the Long Term

As we near towards the end of the year, it is good to reflect on all the incredible music we experienced! Students performed at the Winter and Spring Concerts, listened to a performance by Jazz at Lincoln Center, and shared their music with partners from Carnegie Hall Ensemble Connect (more on that next year)! It has been filled with great musical experiences and I hope your students enjoyed them all.

In case you are wondering whether your students should continue with music, here are some interesting facts about the benefits of music in the long term:

• Schools that have music programs have significantly higher graduation rates than do those without programs (90.2% as compared to 72.9%).

 

• Students who have experience with music performance or appreciation score higher on the SAT. One report indicates 63 points higher on verbal and 44 points higher on math for students in music appreciation courses.

 

• Practicing music reinforces teamwork, communication skills, self-discipline, and creativity. These qualities are all highly sought out in the workplace. Creativity, for example, is, one of the top-five skills important for success in the 21st century workforce.

I hope you see the importance of music in your child’s education. I hop your students continue to learn the valuable skills needed for success in life while in the band classroom. If you have any questions or concerns about being in the band program next year, feel free to contact me

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