Music education

backgrounds, we are finding that musical training can alter the nervous system to create a better learner and help offset this academic gap”. Often times, music is used for memorization. Teachers have set uninteresting things to music, such as the Preamble, to music so students will remember it. However, setting facts to music is not the only way music increases learning. In a study done by E. Glenn Schellenberg from the University of Toronto at Mississauga, discovered higher IQs in…

As a music education major at the University of Minnesota, it is easy to oversimply my life by saying that music is my passion Its cliché, and it is what nearly every music major says when they enter the school music. When I say “music is my passion,” I mean that throughout my entire life, music has been fundamental in the formation of my identity, and it has visibly steered my life towards the path of music education. I first found a love for music in my elementary school general music classes…

Music is a unique form of art that touches both the humanistic qualities of humans as well as the technical. The study of music has been an integral part of my life and has positively changed every aspect of how I live. Serving as an outlet of expression, it has taught me how to communicate and make sense of complex emotions. It has also taught me how to listen and react to what I am hearing. A skill that is a foundation block for any friendship, relationship, or interaction with another…

teach children music, physics, and philosophy; but most importantly music, for the patterns in music and all the arts are the keys to learning.” – Plato. Is music education important in public schools? There are many reasons why it is important. One is, the effect music has on the brain/mind when listening to music, and the feelings of accomplishment when playing an instrument or singing. There are many benefits to Music Education and music classes in public schools. Can a music education really…

Philosophy of High School Music Education: Kalli Spaugh As an educator, I strive to inspire and encourage my students. My ultimate goal is to positively affect lives by giving my students tools to live life as a successful citizen and cultivating a lifelong passion for music. A collaborative classroom that incorporates the methods of Carol Krueger, a vocally healthy and sequenced rehearsal process and a culture of mutual respect and understanding creates the perfect environment to achieve these…

Philosophical Affliction: Music and the Problems in American Education For decades, fine arts has been the first victim to be pushed out of the door in the American School system. Children need music in their life this is a bold statement. But in America the budget cuts are due to; the economics lack of money with the fine arts falling first to be cut in the United States and goes on the “not needed list.” in education. Music is needed in schools because it 's a proven fact that music and…

Although music education may not seem like a serious course, music is a vital part of education and can create something most other things cannot. Music education creates a strong bond between classmates and turns classmates into family. A family who sings together and a family who is there for each other when in need. Music is something most people would enjoy learning and what better place to learn it than in school surrounded by friends. Nobody is born knowing how to play an instrument; it…

Music is Valuable- this is believed because of the huge role music plays in our lives every day. We may not always think about our backgrounds of music or whether or not it has affected any of our experiences, but the value of music can be seen from anywhere and by everyone. Coming from personal experience, music has helped dramatically in the acquisition of a number of critical skills for my life and my future education. And for that reason, I believe music should not only be taught, but also…

drugs)”. Music not only helps students with music but with becoming a person of character. It took a lot of work to get music education into schools and it will take a lot of work to keep it there however it is essential for a student’s education. Music Education is not something that appeared from thin air. If a child wanted to learn how to play an instrument, that child would attend private lessons. Although, that was before Mason and Woodbridge crossed paths and became model builders of music…

Christopher Demas received his Bachelor’s degree in Music Education from Louisiana State University. He has been working for the Monahans High School and junior high bands for four years as an assistant director. He directs the junior high concert band and the high school symphonic band. I decided to interview one of my directors since I’m planning on majoring in music education myself. I walked into the band hall feeling a bit intrigued and excited. I found Mr. Demas in his office, entered,…