However, although music is present everywhere in society and has proven to be valuable in more than one way, schools proceed to cut music programs first due to budget cuts and the higher cost of non-core classes per student. Prior to budget cuts, from 1999-2000 and 2009-2010, 94% of schools had music programs. However, starting from next year many elementary schools will not have a music class. When dealing with budget cuts, schools unfortunately put better scores on standardized testing over music programs, mistakenly or selfishly thinking the latter is more profitable. In reality, music education develops important lifelong traits necessary for being successful in life and provides both enriching and recreation opportunities. In keeping music education, it would not only benefit the student as a whole but also the school and the world as a result. The things gained from music will far more impact the lives of students rather than a good test score, which promotes limited thinking and is impractical to use in the real world. Although music programs cost slightly more, the benefits outweigh the
However, although music is present everywhere in society and has proven to be valuable in more than one way, schools proceed to cut music programs first due to budget cuts and the higher cost of non-core classes per student. Prior to budget cuts, from 1999-2000 and 2009-2010, 94% of schools had music programs. However, starting from next year many elementary schools will not have a music class. When dealing with budget cuts, schools unfortunately put better scores on standardized testing over music programs, mistakenly or selfishly thinking the latter is more profitable. In reality, music education develops important lifelong traits necessary for being successful in life and provides both enriching and recreation opportunities. In keeping music education, it would not only benefit the student as a whole but also the school and the world as a result. The things gained from music will far more impact the lives of students rather than a good test score, which promotes limited thinking and is impractical to use in the real world. Although music programs cost slightly more, the benefits outweigh the