importance of music
...tance of music It has been shown that the RBC music curriculum and experience helps its members to further expand their horizons; it has also been proven that the in-depth study of music can help improve one’s analytical skills. • Music lessons have been shown to improve a child’s performance in school. After eight months of keyboard lessons, preschoolers tested showed a 46% boost in their spatial IQ, which is crucial for higher brain functions such as complex mathematics. Franeen Rauscher, Ph.D., Gordan Shaw, Ph.D., University of California, Irvine. • There is a direct correlation between improved SAT scores and the length of time spent studying the arts. Those who studied the arts four or more years scored 59 points higher on verbal and 44 points higher on math portions of the SAT than students with no coursework or experience in the arts. Profiles of SAT and Achievement Test Takers, The College Board, compiled, MENC 1995. What People Say About the Importance of Music in Our Schools George W. Bush, Governor of Texas "The study of music is an important part of a complete education. It engages students in individual and group activity, develops creativity, problem solving, and critical and evaluative skills. Music education helps students acquire talent in the production and performance of music, as well as an understanding of history and culture." Joseph M. Calahan, Director of Corporate Communications, Xerox Corporation "Arts Education aids students in skills needed in the workplace: flexibility, the ability to solve problems and comm...