Danas+education+quotes

1)"Music education is valuable in the development of children and teens. It's also ." 2)" While studying and playing music students learn to perfect the pieces they play. They have to be dedicated and work hard to play a piece well." 3) "If they achieve their goal it gives them a sense of pride in their work. They also have to work together in the process so they must listen and collaborate with other musicians." 4)"Music can make a difference in a student's experience in school." 5)"A high school student Adams says his favorite thing about the band is practicing and playing with the other students — even if it means staying after school." 6) "Studies have been done that prove that listening to music at a young age helps a child do better in math and science. Music has a powerful and positive influence on the brain." 7)"The class meets everyday during second period, often just grooving together and fine-tuning any sections that need work." 8) “This is one of my favorite parts of school,” he says. “We have a good bunch of people. We’re all really good on our instruments, and when it comes time to play, we all play really good.” 9)" Music promotes connective ability. It isn't just a means of recreation. It increases brainpower." 10)  "I love to play jazz, I love to be in this class because it’s such a stress reliever from the rest of the day, it's a great way to start the day." 11)"  Performance programs enhance a student's sense of self esteem as well as their social skills. Students become a part of a positive group and organization. Not only do students profit socially from music programs, but they also gain academically." 12)"  Students of music learn craftsmanship as they study how details are put together painstakingly and what constitutes good, as opposed to mediocre, work  ." 13) "   A study of the arts provides children with an internal glimpse of other cultures and teaches them to be empathetic towards the people of these cultures. This development of compassion and empathy, as opposed to development of greed and a "me first" attitude, provides a bridge across cultural chasms that leads to respect of other races at an early age." 14) "In elementary schools children often learn to play instruments such as keyboards or recorders, sing in small choirs, and learn about the elements of musical sound and history of music." 15) "In junior high school or its equivalent, music usually continues to be a required part of the curriculum."