What Life Would Be Like Without Music
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Category:
Anecdote |
Issue(s) Addressed:
Inherent value/intelligence Building society/citizenship |
Attribution
“Ron Cohen Column: The Power of Music Education.” Ron Cohen, Swampscott Reporter, February 18, 2010.
Item Text
“Imagine what our lives would be like without music. No music on radio or television, no stereos, no iPods, no CDs, no music at square dances, dance halls, weddings, Bar Mitzvahs, Confirmation or Sweet 16 parties. No soundtracks for movies.
“Try to imagine Star Wars, ET or Superman without music. No bands, no orchestras, no choirs, no music at Christmas, no music at churches or temples, no rock or pop concerts, no operas, no ballets, no symphonies, no Broadway musicals, and on and on.
“What an incredible and invaluable role music plays in all of our lives. It is such a precious gift to mankind. It has been called a 'universal language.' In all of our diversity, it is a reflection of the silent call of our souls. How sad that we want to deprive our children of this treasure.
“Music education is not a luxury, it's a necessity.”
Links
http://www.wickedlocal.com/swampscott
Submitter Information
- Name: MENC Staff
- Email: advocacy@menc.org