Music Should Be Taught In Schools

John was a fourth grader at Middle Town Elementary, He had no clue what he wanted to do. He didn’t like to play during recess, he didn’t like English, and he didn’t like any of his other classes. Until he had to take music education in fourth grade. He loved that class, he looked forward to that period every day. John joined the band his middle school year, and he absolutely loved it. He made great friends, exceled at his violin, and even made outstanding grades in school. When he got to high school, John realized that music will open many doors for him. The amount of time and effort he spent on that violin were unmatched. John was the captain of the band, he led them to numerous titles, and John was also on the first team all-state band. On

Students who have been around music the beginning parts of their lives learn discipline at an early age. They do this by having to sit through long hours of lessons and practice. They also begin to realize that things in life do not come very easy which they can apply in other subjects in the classroom. As a result, the students who learn discipline early will never have trouble staying on top of their assignments. The way that sports teach youngsters discipline is equivalent to the way music also teaches discipline. In order to meet the needs of many different students at a school, music education has to be in the curriculum. With that being said, would it really be fair to take away music education but not physical education? Not everyone wants to play music just as not everyone would like to run around. Do not misinterpret this last sentence, I am not saying physical education should suffer budget cuts. I am saying music education is just as important as physical education to the development of

The performances children will be a part of will definitely improve their self-confidence. For example, elementary students in music education hold between two and four performances a year. This means two to four chances for exposure in front of a big crowd of parents and fellow students. Hopefully that will build confidence, if not, the students have very many chances in middle and high school.

Just as music education helps build confidence, it can also develop team work and coordination. If watching a band perform has taught us one thing, it is that those performances take a lot of coordination and team work. To be able to synchronize the tunes and steps so well is beautiful, and can’t be perfected through any other type of learning. These skills are introduced in elementary education of music, and can’t be taught if music is cut out of early education.

Another reason music should stay in elementary schools is, the joy it brings the children. According to a local music teacher who was in the running for Grammy 2016 Music Educator Award, Penelope Quesada, “It just makes me so happy and it makes me so happy for the kids because this is for them, When they’re here they feel happier. They feel like the music just gives them positive emotions…” “She was nominated by a parent who said Ms. Quesada had changed her daughter’s life” This clearly shows how much of an impact music has on the children, and definitely