Music in our schools

The effects of music on the mind are profound. Music is a vital part of the General Education programs all through a student's education, regardless of grade level. Many studies have shown that the effects of music on everyday studies are significant. Not only that, but also that the earlier a child starts learning about or performing music, the more quickly his or her mind starts to develop. "Studies show that classical music can stimulate …showed first 75 words of 185 total…

…showed last 75 words of 185 total…cut very significantly, sometimes even completely, in many schools throughout the United States. There are many theories as to why this is happening; it could be inadequate education of today's general music teachers, or it could be that there is priority in another department that takes more of the school's funding. For whatever reason, it has to stop. Music is just as important as any other subject taught in school, or any other extracurricular activities.