So, every year in South East Alaska, high schools hold 'Music Festival.' There are seven schools, and they travel to one host school and spend four days there (Housing with the students of that school) playing and listening to music. No classes, just workshops, performances and soaking in talent. Well, this year our school is hosting and seeing all the students, and the love for music has made me realise why I love it. And it's also pissed me off, because I know kids all over the world will never get this because music is always the first thing to be cut from the budget. Music is so important to so many kids, yet so few get to practise it.
Music is academic
Reading music, knowing notes, or even just taking the time to practise singing instills great things in kids. Studies show that music improves grades and are generally happier. It's been proven that kids who play instruments or sing have higher grade point averages and participate better in class.
Music is emotional
Music gives kids a whole new form of expression. It can release stress, and cause kids to make new friends, which in return can make them happier. Music can improve confidence and make kids more comfortable with themselves, and give them a sense of pride and achievement.
Music stays with someone forever
Maybe kids after school won't continue to play, but they'll never forget the experience and they will never forget it's impact on their lives. And studies show that music helps the brain better organize things and improves memory. Some research has also shown that music can help with a number of diseases, including depression.
So why is it okay to take it away?
Mood: Meh
Listening to: What If- Coldplay
Last thing I ate: Ramen with soy sauce
Last thing I drank: Sierra Mist soda
Currently reading: Poetry!
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