Music in the Classroom By Kimberly George

Why is Music Important in Schools?

Memorization  Studying Sheet Music  Memorizing Notes  Improves Memory for other subjects

Helps Achieve Goals  Shows Students how to Achieve Small Goals  Gives Students a Sense of Achievement  Stepping Stone to Achieving Bigger Goals

Increases Coordination  Hand-Eye Coordination  Increased Motor Skills  Similar to Sports

Makes Successful Adults  Teaches Self-Discipline  Helps bridge Communication with other people in jobs  Psychological Benefits

Emotional Development  Teaches Empathy towards Others  Higher Self-Esteem  Helps Student Cope with Anxiety

Helps Teach Patterns  Develops Math Skills  Pattern Recognition Skills  It’s a fun format for Teaching

Better SAT Scores  Students in music performance scored 57 points higher on the verbal  Students in music performance scored 41 points higher on the math  Students in music appreciation scored 63 points higher on verbal  Students in music appreciation 44 points higher on the math

Teaches Teamwork  Students Learn how to play in a Band or Orchestra  These situations teach students how to work together  Common Goal to Sound Good

Responsible Risk-Taking  Some things are worth taking a risk  Performing in front of Peers

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