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From birth the positive effects of music can be obviously seen- it is something every child has the ability to react to naturally. It is usually the case that the interested parents are the ones that influence a children's further interest and ability in music - as with any subject. The more a child is exposed to something the greater their probable interest and ability. Music is proven as a great form of therapy - it's effects are obvious.
The fact that some children can't read or right properly does not mean that music should be withdawn so that more time can be spent on Language work; it means that the way in which Language is taught should be looked at and made made more effective. The problems in one academic area should not be blamed on another. I don't think making a child sit through 2 more Language lessons in a week is going to make that much difference.The difference in any area of the curriuclum can only come from effective teaching and methods.
Why not drop Art for those that can't draw? Why not drop science for those that want to be a builder? Why not drop French for those that will never travel? There is no right or wrong here. All subjects have an importance to someone. Just because a child doesn't like it doesn't give the child the right to destoy it for those that do. Music, unfortunately, seems to draw the short straw.
The actual point is the discipline of applying yourself to something that you may or may not need. It's a life skill and one that every child will need in future life no matter what walk of life they take. At some point in eveyone's life things just have to be done that we'd rather not but we can't just not do it because we don't like it.
That is the most important learning curve for every pupil. And if you like and are good at the subject the all the better. If you don't like the subject then children should be made to understand the importance of how they react now will determine the type of adult they will grow into - and noone will want to empoly a stroppy, huffy not doing cos I don't like it adult. If a child can be encouraged to be tolerant at home and school then there's more chance of them devloping into tolerant adults.
Music especially in special schools like the one my son goes to is brilliant for allowing the kids to express themselves. He loves music and it creates a calming effect, that said I dont think it should be taken out of the day to day learning because kids can learn through singing the alphabet and its a less boring subject if they can'e sit still for more than an hour!!
Keep the fine arts in the school's curriculum!
The goal is to raise well rounded people.
The fine arts are a must! Along with ability to communicate, think, do math, know geography, etc.
Some people struggle with school, they excel in art and/or music. Music gives students an opportunity to shine! It is important for people to develop both sides of their brain.
My youngest son plays the violin and piano.I struggle to pay for private lessons for him, but it's his choice and he loves it.Many of our local schools have great music departments.He's also learnt to play the recorder at school.Music is a great way for kids to enjoy and mix with other children at school.As far as I can see, with my own children, there are good after school music clubs as well as music lessons at school.There seems to be a good balance in our schools in South Wales.
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Aside from being well-rounded, expressing oneself and learning about one of the fine arts, music develops logical thinking and mathematical skills. It should be in the classroom and all those other places.
Art also develops spatial skills, synthetic skills, historical knowledge as well as math skills and others. Dance is not just physical, it includes music, art, history and language. Acting does many of these things too.
All of the Fine Arts contribute to the totality of education. All fields of knowledge contribute to each other and make the totality stronger. Leave out the Fine Arts and the rest are weaker.
i think music should only be an allied-arts class, not a required subject. at my school, you can choose between everyday gym, orchestra, band, chorus, art, tech-ed, and computers starting in 7th grade. if music's a required subject, i highly doubt all kids would enjoy it and get the most out of the time they spend in that class.
they only do it up until year 3 anyway, then it gets replaced by french. i think it is a useless subject anyway, what can you do with it other than learn music to be a music teacher or a bum that can play really good music.
and to the tangerine or whatever above - i hated music so i never went when i got up to high school, and when i did go i made sure it was hell for the teacher, and i was getting A's on my reports in history and B's in languages and a level 7 in english. so music is just a random subject that no-one needs
Music is so important but you have a point music should be taught to the young people who want to learn it not every one if you are interested in music ask your local council if there is a project they offer to teach music bet there is good luck Dave
Different subjects develop different parts of the brain.
Learning to read and play music develops parts of the brain untouched by other subjects.
Its importance in this respect is paramount.
Children who have had pre-school experience in singing songs at home and/or nursery have a distinct advantage over the rest.
Singing songs also develops memory from an early age - part of the advantage.
Studies have also shown that students who enjoy participating in music groups (and/or sports groups) also do well in public exams as they have to organise their time accordingly - activities help to stimulate the brain and give a natural break from 'studying' without effecting a brain shutdown with a passive activity such as watching television.
Would-be musicians, composers, conductors, sound engineers for studio/TV/ Theatre/ Film and so on, all have a right to start their careers off in school the same for any other profession and with as much variety and resource as possible.
Music is as worthy for exercising the brain as Physical Education is for exercising the body. Both are an integral and crucial part of human development.
Music should be kept in even though generally its waste of time. I really enjoyed music at school and took it at GCSE but unfortunately i'm not very musical and i ended up with a D grade. Great cos i enjoyed it but if the talent isn't there its bloody difficult to teach it!
Maybe if they tried teaching music kids enjoy it'll be more stimulating. i remember having to listen to hours upon hours of romantic & classical music and being bored rigid. but when it came to doing the reggae & ska unit i loved it. And the following group were the same until they did the history of indie music & the manchester music scene. (personally they got the better deal too).
It all depends on interest. As my school is also a form of special school and the SEN department use it quite often.
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