Quit Music? - Consider this...
Music is for EVERYONE!
WHY JOIN Choir & Band?
Involvement in music is not only fun, but studies have shown that it improves academic performance, organization skills, and higher-order thinking skills. In short, participation in music develops the whole child. Music also is a training ground for the following skills and attributes that will transfer into success in other studies (academic, athletic, etc.)
*Develop a habit of persistence that will help them through the tough times in life and keep them on task when it would be easier to quit.
*Learn to be more responsible and see that mistakes are an opportunity to grow and make necessary corrections on the pathway to success.
*Master the skills of cooperation so they enjoy working with their counterparts in every realm of personal and professional life.
*Create a set of personal values that allow a prosperous and fulfilling lifelong journey, and find a way to express these understandings.
*Find a meaningful form of contribution that is significant to self and others.
Involvement in music is not only fun, but studies have shown that it improves academic performance, organization skills, and higher-order thinking skills. In short, participation in music develops the whole child. Music also is a training ground for the following skills and attributes that will transfer into success in other studies (academic, athletic, etc.)
*Develop a habit of persistence that will help them through the tough times in life and keep them on task when it would be easier to quit.
*Learn to be more responsible and see that mistakes are an opportunity to grow and make necessary corrections on the pathway to success.
*Master the skills of cooperation so they enjoy working with their counterparts in every realm of personal and professional life.
*Create a set of personal values that allow a prosperous and fulfilling lifelong journey, and find a way to express these understandings.
*Find a meaningful form of contribution that is significant to self and others.
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Articles
"The single most important piece of advice cellist Yo-Yo Ma has for young musicians today
"Quit or carry on: When should you let your child give up?"
"Why Students Really Quit Their Musical Instrument (and how parents can prevent it)"
"Quit or carry on: When should you let your child give up?"
"Why Students Really Quit Their Musical Instrument (and how parents can prevent it)"
