Why is Music Important?

Hello Readers,

You may be wondering why the three of us are making such a fuss about music. Is it really something more than background noise that we listen to in our cars and homes?

It sure is! Music is one of the only places that connects the listener to an aesthetic experience, or a feelingful experience that causes a reaction to beauty, not emotion. It also, though, is a wonderful way to express inner emotions in a way that everyone, everywhere can understand. There are many other reasons to support the arts in school.

Here are a few websites that we thought supported the arts in schools:

http://www.marthalakecov.org/~building/strategies/arts/dickson_why_arts.html

http://www.keepartsinschools.org

http://www.nammfoundation.org/support-music/us-education-secretary-arne-duncan-stresses-need-well-rounded-curriculum-his-march-9th

http://www.nammfoundation.org/system/files/SMBrochure_eng.pdf

Lastly, we thought that those of you who are thinking of attending the benefit concert, which is only about a week away, would like to see the school that you will be helping. Here is the website for the Rochester School Without Walls:

http://www.schoolwithoutwalls.org/7_9school.html

Thank you so much for your continued support!

~ Joelle