Save the Music Paige Hannahs
“Music is the vessel we use to teach skills to our students.” –Marcia Neel
Benefits of Music in the Curriculum Auditory Fitness Enhances Neuroplasticity – Brain’s ability to adapt and change Incorporates sound patterns to help with language
Adding Music to Other Content Areas Music in Language Arts – Explores Relationships Movement, drama illustrations, speech and music – Promotes concern for balance & cues – Aids in encouraging interpretation of stories
Adding Music to other Content Areas Music in Social Studies – Reduces Prejudice and Racism – Empathy for others – Positive social behaviors
Why Music Benefits Everyone Reverse Stress Reduce Job Burnout Improve mood
Why Music Benefits Everyone Increases human growth hormones Fights memory loss Lower blood pressure
Other Ways to Cut Costs Staff Rearranging – Full Time Teachers staff extracurricular activities One music teacher for multiple schools Only ONE full time Nurse – 45% of schools are already staffed with just one full time nurse 30% of schools are staffed with just one part time nurse
Programs that Can Help VH1 Save the Music
Programs that Can Help Little Kids Rock
Programs that Can Help The National Association for Music Education
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