Music In Schools

I know you all have some time before you have to make decisions about  your child's schedule, but I cannot urge you enough to strongly consider a class in the liberal arts.  With all of the emphasis on standards and outcome based education, participation in music programs is dwindling each year.  BUT!!! I am here to tell you that music education really boosts your child's ability to learn.  It fosters creativity and is just a wonderful way to enhance learning.  This is my youngest child who plays in the concert band at River Bluff High School.  It is so amazing to hear them play at any point during the year, but I was blown away by the Christmas Concert.  River Bluff High School had the very first performance of their steel drum band.  WOW!  The children in this band were so energetic and had a blast during their performance.  The director said that over half of the children in this band couldn't even read music at the beginning of the year but they could play eight full songs.  Amazing....what a way to get your brain growing!!!  So when you get to this point in your child's education... (around 5th grade) please prayerfully consider  an investment in your child's future.  You can start earlier with piano lessons or guitar... but reading music is just one way to stimulate growth & development.  I was in the very first orchestra program and am so blessed that both of my children  have a love of music. (Oh and did you notice my son's snazzy tuxedo?  Just another reason to join the music program.)