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Re: clarinet exams in the USA

Author: Bart Hendrix
Date: 2004-10-27 19:34

Unfortunately, at least in California where I teach, the music and art programs are normally the first to be cut when the budget gets tight. We are fortunate in having very strong teachers in both areas (one each) and the community would not stand for the elimination of their programs (the music teacher has organized a parent support group). When I was in high school (too many years ago) it was pretty much a given that every high school had a strong music program. Sadly, that is no longer the case.

As for academics, while there will always be individual exceptions, there are a number of well conducted studies that show a clear positive connection between participation in a music program and better academic performance. I can support those studies both in academic and discipline areas with anecdotal experience in my own classroom.

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