Music can be an important part of a student’s education — fostering skills that will provide benefits for a lifetime, and providing years of joy from the shear pleasure of playing an instrument or singing.
That’s why it’s great to see the continuing efforts of the National Association for Music Education (NAfME) to raise awareness of the value of music in the classrooms. The group’s annual Music in Our Schools Month® each March is one way it shines a spotlight on music education.
“The purpose of MIOSM is to raise awareness of the importance of music education for all children – and to remind citizens that school is where all children should have access to music,” NAfME’s website notes.
Since 1985, MIOSM has been observed as a yearly month-long celebration when schools and communities celebrate music in their local schools and the educators who dedicate themselves to bringing music into the lives of students every day.
“Every day, in classrooms and rehearsal rooms across our school district, music educators dedicate themselves to reaching all students with life-changing musical experiences,” said Scott Sheehan, NAfME’s president. “Parents, administrators, and the wider community often only see the wonderful results of music performances; however, we miss the months of practice and rehearsals and more importantly the learning process that takes place to make it all happen.”
Learn more about Music in Our Schools Month®.
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