Music Program
Why is music important?
As the Olympia CUSD #16 Music Department, we feel the fine arts, specifically music, play an important role in the development of our students. Here are a few resources about why music is an important part of your child's education.
Why Music Matters
Jack Stamp giving one of the best examples of exactly why music education is so important and belongs in our schools.
How Playing an Instrument Benefits Your Brain
When you listen to music, multiple areas of your brain become engaged and active. But when you actually play an instrument, that activity becomes more like a full-body brain workout. What's going on? Anita Collins explains the fireworks that go off in musicians' brains when they play, and examines some of the long-term positive effects of this mental workout.
Lesson by Anita Collins, animation by Sharon Colman Graham.
There are many more great resources available on the internet. Here are a few links to get you started:
National Association for Music Education (NAfME)
National Association for Music Parents (AMP)