Fact 1
Students who are involved in music programs during middle school and high school score considerably higher on standardized tests than their non-band peers. According to university studies in Georgia and Texas, there is a significant relationship between the number of years of music instruction and the students academic achievement in language arts, science and math.
Source: University of Sarasota Study, Jeffrey Lynn Kluball; East Texas State University Study, Daryl Erick Trent
Fact 2
According to a study done at McGill University, self-esteem, musical skill measures, pattern recognition and mental representation scores improved extensively for students under piano instruction.
Source: Dr. Eugenia Costa-Giomi, The McGill Piano Project: Effects of three years of piano instruction on childrens cognitive abilities, academic achievement, and self-esteem, presented at the Music Educators National Conference, Phoenix, AZ, April, 1998
Fact 3
A higher percentage of students achieved As, As/Bs and Bs a larger number of academic honors and awards were presented to participants in music programs than non-music students.
Source: National Educational Longitudinal Study of 1988 First Follow-Up (1990), U.S. Department of Education
Fact 4
SATs scores in both math and verbal were higher for high school music students. In 2001, students with coursework/experience in music performance scored 57 points higher on the math section and 41 points higher on the verbal section compared to students who were not involved in music areas.
Source: Profile of SAR and Achievement Test Takers, The College Board, compiled by Music Educators National Conference, 2001
Music is Art relies on the generous donations of individuals like you to keep our programs alive. If you would like to be involved there are many ways you can help.
Here are some examples:
- Cash Donations: Every little bit helps!
- In-kind donations: Do you have a business? Would you like to donate a service?
- Instruments: We are always in need of new and gently used instruments.
- Volunteering: Our events work because we have a wonderful staff of dedicated volunteers. Please, consider donating your time.
- Mentoring & Performing: The music community is our backbone. Would you or your band like to be involved in our events or programs?
   
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