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The Research Has Been Done!
(You don't have to take my word for it, check it out!) Do you know the power of music education? Did you know that music education is far superior to computer instruction in IQ development? Did you know that musical sight-reading activates more areas of the brain than any other activity?

View the benefits of music education. (Advocacy toolkit)

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 * Music & Academics**

Why an "A" is not enough "Why music matters" (music is more demanding than sports)
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"Research indicates that participating in specialized music instruction classes does not negatively affect children's learning. Standardized tests show that children who participate in music classes generally produce higher test scores than children who do not participate in music." See:
 * "Pull-Out" Program Research**

Specialized Music Instruction "Pull-Out" Program Kids did Better! "Pull-out" program research study by ASCD (Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development) Another Positive "Pull-Out" Study

The Top 10 Band Benefits Benefits in Society, School, Intelligence and Life Better than computer instruction (Click, then word search "computer") Brain activation (Click, then word search: "sight") American Music Institute Giving the Gift of Music "Science Daily" research and testimony
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Traditionally, parents have been among the loudest voices supporting music education. Supporting your child's music teachers can have powerful effects. School music programs have a profound impact on the academic development of students:
 * Power of Music**
 * Schools that have music programs have significantly higher graduation rates than those without music programs (90.2 percent compared to 72.9 percent).
 * On average, students in music performance scored 57 points higher on the verbal and 41 points higher on the math section of the SAT than did students with no music participation.
 * Music develops creativity, enhances cooperative learning, instills disciplined work habits and statistically correlates with gains in standardized test scores.
 * Find out if your school's music program passes with muster the national Opportunity-to-Learn Standards-take the "rate your school program" quiz on SupportMusic.com.
 * Find out if music classes in your schools are taught by teachers certified in the arts; see to it that arts specialists are required by policy.
 * Speak at meetings of your school board about the importance of supporting music education with funds for teacher training, equipment and supplies and music-related activities.
 * Be in touch with local music teachers on a regular basis. Offer to help out.
 * Ask yourself why your children need high-quality music education. Be able to communicate the answers to teachers, administrators and other parents.
 * Take part in your school's booster organization.
 * Make certain that your local media gives adequate coverage to the accomplishments of your school's music program.
 * Gather together individuals who support music education as a sublet of your PTA, as an extension of your school booster program, or as a stand alone group.
 * Coordinate your local advocacy activities with the national scene; sign up on MusicFriends.org.

By becoming involved in the advocacy process, you can make a significant difference in the quality of your child's musical education program. Visit The National Association for Music Education at www.menc.org and search "Power of Music" for more Parent Resources.

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