A recent article stated that adults who attend a musical
performance or play an instrument were more likely to have participated in
music education in school. The survey sponsored by the National Endowment for
the Arts pointed out that playing an instrument and singing were highly
influenced by the study of music in school. These results held true in the
theatrical arts and visual arts as well. There appears to be a direct
correlation between arts education in school and playing an instrument. An
interesting point made in the article was that socioeconomic status did not
serve as an indicator for appreciating the arts or playing an instrument. Since
there is an apparent correlation between arts education and continued
appreciation of the arts, should schools invest even more resources in fine arts
programs?
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Reference:
Zubrzycki, J. (2017, April 11). Study: Music education in K-12 promotes lifelong engagement with arts. Retrieved April 18, 2017, from http://blogs.edweek.org/edweek/curriculum/2017/04/arts_education_research.html?_ga=1.260307076.843945533.1492478581
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