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Why should ensuring that children have music as a part of their lives
in these challenging financial times be a priority?
Ø Music has existed in every culture throughout time. It is an innate characteristic of humanity. Ø
Early music exposure- from birth- enhances development in many developmental
domains. Researchers measured the brain activity of newborns and were able to detect changes due to beat, tone and melody.
Music reflects the rhythm and contents of speech and enhances speech development.
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Children who have exposure to early childhood music classes have an
80% chance of going on to play an instrument and to continue to play music throughout their lives. Ø Research
show that people who play music are more positive and content with their lives than the average person. Ø People
who play music excel in many areas of their life. They score high academically, earn more money as adults,
have a greater chance of remaining in relationships, work well with others and on teams, are more creative and excel at problem
solving. Ø
When we go through challenging times as a society, music is often considered
a “non-necessity” and is one of the first things cut as budgets shrink. Individuals and society
suffer as a result.
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