Why Music?

Music is one of the only truly universal languages we have. It has the ability to cross boundaries and reach the deepest parts of all of us to show that we are all human and in the end have a common purpose on this earth. 

For children, Music plays an indispensable role. It is a chaperon through life, teaching them about expression, emotion and leadership while in the same time serving as an escape and host for their dreams and desires. It has the ability to make every child a better communicator, stronger leader and more creative member of society. 

In schools, Music is a proven tool for success with more students graduating High School and College when it is included in their curriculum. 

Data collected has proven that access to a quality music education:

• Engages students in the classroom and increases graduation rates
• Improves early cognitive development, math and reading skills
• Develops critical thinking and leadership skills
• Fosters self-esteem and the ability to work cooperatively in teams
• Enhances learning in other core subjects

(source: Save the Music Foundation)

• 72% of business leaders say that creativity is the number one skill they are seeking when hiring
• The drop out rate in schools is 5 times lower for those who have a high involvement and interest in the arts than those who don’t
• Students who are involved in the arts are twice as likely to graduate school than those who aren’t

(source: Americans for the Arts)