Why Music Education Belongs in Public Schools

In this http://www.artistshousemusic.org interview, Roger H. Brown, President of Berklee College of Music, gives a passionate defense of music education and the importance of encouraging every possible student to participate in a music-related school activity.

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11 Responses to “Why Music Education Belongs in Public Schools”

benzoblack on March 27th, 2010 at 9:12 pm

Right on so many …
Right on so many levels…
moderndaywarriorAZ on March 27th, 2010 at 9:12 pm

Unfortunately music …
Unfortunately music education is in trouble because music educators do not instill any respect or appreciation for music in their students. Most music educators are only concerned with using their students for things like impressing parents, impressing their peers, winning competitions, and getting high scores and ratings at music festivals. Music educators are killing music education with their selfishness. Look up Music Education Extinction on youtube.
Geischfelt96 on March 27th, 2010 at 9:12 pm

Workin at 7/11 isnt …
Workin at 7/11 isnt so baaaaad

I certainly hope people come to their senses about this. Cuz im gonna be out of a job before i even get out there at this rate!
dhyrumvaughn on March 27th, 2010 at 9:12 pm

I’m thinking …
I’m thinking Whatisthescore’s resentment toward Berklee is either 1), he applied and got rejected because they wouldn’t let him major in Guitar Hero or 2), he got dumped by a co-ed there. That’s all I got. As a music educator I think there ought to be more music institutions for higher learning in this country. But I supposed that makes means I’m weak-minded and have been scammed. Go cram it, dude. Go back to pumping icees at the 7-11. I’ll keep my music, thanks!
POLYMORPHLEGION on March 27th, 2010 at 9:12 pm

AMEN…
AMEN…
braddudeguy on March 27th, 2010 at 9:12 pm

Very pathetic. But …
Very pathetic. But that’s awesome cause I could get a job as a music teacher in Toronto easier than here in Winnipeg!!
navychick88 on March 27th, 2010 at 9:12 pm

I’m writing a paper …
I’m writing a paper about Elementary Music curriculum’s in Canada, and found out that Ontario is the ONLY place in NORTH AMERICA where an educator teaching music DOES NOT have to be specifically trained in music! How pathetic is that!?
tubadawg1 on March 27th, 2010 at 9:12 pm

I think you mean ” …
I think you mean “buy”

perhaps with a little more music study that English stuff would have stuck!!
Whatisthescore on March 27th, 2010 at 9:12 pm

Berklee’s a scam …
Berklee’s a scam people. Don’t by the hype.
hawkinman18 on March 27th, 2010 at 9:12 pm

Amen! I agree with …
Amen! I agree with that 100 %! I just got done doing a paper advocating for Music Education in American School, and this man proves the point of my paper. Without the arts, especially music, many people have no hope for learning! Support your Music Education!!!
princessofjesus93 on March 27th, 2010 at 9:12 pm

awsome!!!
awsome!!!

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