The Importance of Fine Arts and Music Education in Schools
From learning how to play the recorder in elementary school, to starring in the school play in high school, kids around the country participate in music classes and fine arts. However, in other areas of the United States, some students don’t get that oppertunity. Their school either can’t afford these classes, don’t think they’re important, or just don’t fund them. The students that have these music programs and are involved in them have proven that taking music education classes and participating in fine arts benefit them more than if they didn’t take them. Many schools around the country have music programs, but what they don’t know is how important those programs are to students’ …show more content…
First, music improves early cognitive development of the brain, which helps reading and math skills. Music also increases attention, critical thinking, teamwork, and creativity (Judson). For example, when someone plays a musical instrument, he or she is improving their ability to work corporately in teams and build discipline. Together, the students must work to prepare a piece of music for performance and commit to attending rehearsals, learning the music, and practicing. Playing a musical instrument builds and strengthens connections between brain cells, and improves memory and the ability to differentiate sounds and speech. Fine arts also challenges students, teaches them how to become sustained, self-directed learners, and teaches them how to work alongside with other students. Studies show that individuals involved with music programs are more prepared for the workplace and life after school …show more content…
These help them after school and in the real world. First, music promotes motivation, self-esteem, improved emotional expression, and even social and cultural diversity (Bob). Students get to interact with one another and get to learn about different cultures through music. Research has also connected music education and fine arts to improved sensory integration, coordination, emotional maturity, and motor skills (Judson). For Instance, when someone plays a musical instrument, hand, eye, body, thought, motor skills are all working together to play that instrument. Besides that, when involved in music programs, people make long lasting relationships and friendships with one another when they work together and play their role in the
From learning how to play the recorder in elementary school, to starring in the school play in high school, kids around the country participate in music classes and fine arts. However, in other areas of the United States, some students don’t get that oppertunity. Their school either can’t afford these classes, don’t think they’re important, or just don’t fund them. The students that have these music programs and are involved in them have proven that taking music education classes and participating in fine arts benefit them more than if they didn’t take them. Many schools around the country have music programs, but what they don’t know is how important those programs are to students’ …show more content…
First, music improves early cognitive development of the brain, which helps reading and math skills. Music also increases attention, critical thinking, teamwork, and creativity (Judson). For example, when someone plays a musical instrument, he or she is improving their ability to work corporately in teams and build discipline. Together, the students must work to prepare a piece of music for performance and commit to attending rehearsals, learning the music, and practicing. Playing a musical instrument builds and strengthens connections between brain cells, and improves memory and the ability to differentiate sounds and speech. Fine arts also challenges students, teaches them how to become sustained, self-directed learners, and teaches them how to work alongside with other students. Studies show that individuals involved with music programs are more prepared for the workplace and life after school …show more content…
These help them after school and in the real world. First, music promotes motivation, self-esteem, improved emotional expression, and even social and cultural diversity (Bob). Students get to interact with one another and get to learn about different cultures through music. Research has also connected music education and fine arts to improved sensory integration, coordination, emotional maturity, and motor skills (Judson). For Instance, when someone plays a musical instrument, hand, eye, body, thought, motor skills are all working together to play that instrument. Besides that, when involved in music programs, people make long lasting relationships and friendships with one another when they work together and play their role in the