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choose. A music therapist is someone who works with patients by encouraging them to play and listen to music, and this helps them with rehabilitation. The career’s education requires at minimum a bachelor's degree in music therapy and a certification by passing an exam. Classes required for people that don’t have background in music therapy must first take Introduction to Music Therapy, Therapy and Observation Skills for Music Therapy, Music Therapy Practicum I, Methods and Materials in Music…

back into the past, there was never a time that I was not involved in music. Music, to me is a way of life and a gateway to express my inner most spiritual thoughts and emotions. I have expressed myself for years, I have utilized my musical talent in classical and jazz ensembles, invented numerous compositions in production programs, and created relationships with numerous instruments. In the past, I have always thought that music would pave its way through my life and provide an avenue for a…

as a result, these “poor, unappreciated artists still cannot understand Shakespeare’s poetry”, since they “paint abstract nothingness [and] sing bad choral music” (Abramson). While Abramson believes in the abolition of arts programs entirely, others believe that the funding that is going to arts programs should be going into sports programs. It is seen that in most schools, “sports are the favored activities among students”, seen through the turnout of students at sports events and the ratio of…

Music Education Cut from Schools We are living and breathing in a world full of possibility. Students everywhere are becoming smarter, more creative, and innovative, more than likely because of music. Music education is becoming more and more threatened to be cut from the school system; “I see the decisions my fellow principals are making, and I understand the pressure, but they need to remember the big picture,” says Paul Young, the principal of West Elementary School in Lancaster, OH. “I…

A person cannot fully grasp the full effect and intricateness of music without attending a live concert. On Tuesday, October 27 at the Sharp Concert Hall, I had the opportunity to attend a concert held by D. Frazier and Ricardo Coelho de Souza exhibits musical styles from Africa, South America, and parts of North America. All of the musical pieces contained several African retentions, a variety of instruments and other musical accompaniments such as vocalists and dancers. The concert as a…

subjects. Music and the arts teach people how to do things that cannot be taught in a classroom, enhancing skills that are inevitably used in other areas. Along with helping students academically, music education improves communication, teamwork, higher cognitive function, and discipline. These abilities are incredibly important for future generations in search of jobs. Unfortunately, many schools receive little funding for the arts, resulting in a select few gaining the benefits that music…

“Music touches us emotionally where words alone can’t” –Johnny Depp When I was in seventh grade, I had one more spot to pick an elective. Back then, I tried to stay as far away from Physical Education as I possibly could, and I hated art, so I decided to pick band. I had never yet taken a music lesson or picked up any instrument. At the start of class, we got to try out all the instruments and choose one. I came home and told my parents, “I want to play the tuba.” I did this mostly…

Hans Christian Andersen once said, "Where words fail, music speaks.” For a good portion of my adolescence, music was the language I used to express myself. From the time I started middle school, music sparked my interest quite instantly. I became involved in my school’s orchestra program at the beginning of my sixth grade year and from that point on, I was hooked. As time stands, I can full heartedly say that the decision to learn the violin was one decision that I will cherish for a lifetime.…

Children can learn communication skills through interacting with teammates, coaches, and sometimes with fans. Knowing the techniques to have a persuasive conversation and having lots of contacts would open up a huge door for a successful future. Sports programs can be done after school; so, homeless children’s basic needs would get fulfilled at school. They can have warm up activities, planning strategies, and can also compete other schools by staying after school, which can also avoid staying…

Music education is bound to impact every student in a major or a minor way. Whether that student is in preschool or a senior in high school, they are likely to benefit from having music education. Music education takes large and frequent cuts in the arts department of many schools, yet it is one subject that not only builds upon itself, but other subjects as well. By participating in music programs, students develop much needed skills to be successful in the workforce. Music education benefits…