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Music: A Chance for Growth, Learning, and Challenge

Category: Quote
Issue(s) Addressed: Inherent value/intelligence
Long-term success of students
Developing the "whole child"

Attribution

From "The Child's Bill of Rights in Music," published in Music Educators Journal, April 1992 (Original version adopted March 21, 1950)

Item Text

"All children must have the opportunity to grow in music knowledge, skills, and appreciation so as to bring joy and satisfaction to their lives, challenge their minds, stimulate their imaginations, and exalt their spirits."

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Submitter Information

  • Name: Ella Wilcox
  • Email: ellaw@menc.org

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