As a society of various backgrounds, cultures, and social standards I believe we are all interconnected through music. I believe music education holds a very important place in our academic system and is fundamental to the growth and development of our youth intellectually, physically, morally, and emotionally. Since we are a society of varying cultures and customs, I believe our connection is one we share through music. Music education has a key function in the educational system and is fundamental to adolescent development. What is also important is the advocacy for music education to be taught to our students, who are the future of their generation.
We are a society of varying cultures and customs, but our connection is one we share through music. Music education has a key function in the educational system and is fundamental to adolescent development. Music education complies with the growth and evolution of society and culture, and as long as there is music, then music education has a purpose. Many early historians have advocated for music to be taught to children in school because they felt the importance of it themselves. Studies have also shown that children who are taught music in school achieve higher academically, and that music education has benefited from participation in the subject since it has been introduced.
I believe that in a world that heavily consumes the Arts, and that music education plays an equally important role in comparison to the other subjects. I believe music classes allow students to learn in rewarding ways, embarking on a creative journey while being educated on music as well. Since many students also learn other subjects in different ways, music class can be the link to where students connect with and understand their peers in a safe and explorative setting. Children are the navigators of the future and so we must leave what we learn with them so that they may do the same with the next generation, so forth and so on. Though it is important to maintain the integrity of musical history, it is also important to understand the cultural differences in music and that there should not be one specific type of music history to focus on. People come from various backgrounds and have various reasons for wanting to learn about music, whether it be the science, appreciation, or aesthetic. Each culture also has different standards for music and it is important to learn that young children are not limited to appreciating just one culture. Acceptance and appreciation is an important part of how students and teachers interact with their peers, which affects their relationship as well. Each student should be allowed a safe space to learn and feel confident in exploring their curiosity. Music educators should encourage these differences among their students and themselves because what they learn will carry on into future generations, those of which can also shift and evolve as time goes on.
Music educators themselves play a vital role in this process, as they are the role models and predecessors of education. It is important for teachers to be encouraged to form meaningful relationships with their students, advocate for their success, and adequately prepare them to enter the world of music. All students learn and comprehend differently so it is important as the role of an educator to adhere to that. Young children remember the relationships they make with their teachers and that sets a paveway to how they view education in general. The opportunity to study music opens the minds of children who show interest in this subject in any facet. In essence, many studies have shown that incorporating music into a school’s curriculum results in higher academic achievements. Students with music combined with other areas of study have exhibited enhanced language skills and improved self-esteem. Children are the backbone of our future society and it is important to allow them to explore and embrace every aspect of their creative mindset.