As is common for any of us who take time to read any of the forwards and posts that show up in our social media, there is usually an article or two that catch our attention. This one caught me and confirmed something that I have believed for a long time. This article proposes that individuals who have taken the time to practice, study, perform and learn classical music, will end up being the best employees to hire. I personally think there is a lot of truth in this statement. Given the demands of practice (focus, dedication, effort, patience, repetition) to achieve and improve ones performance, it only makes sense that someone who wishes to 'practice' as a doctor or surgeon will require the same palette to work from. The publication 'Helix', goes one step further I think, suggesting that musicians will make better scientists. Their theory and rationale is very similar to the article posted above. With articles like this, and there are many recent and past examples, why do we continue to skirt the subject, and not encourage and enhance the arts education in our school systems? With the evidence that has been presented demonstrating the benefit of a 'liberal arts' focus, why do the arts continue to face cuts and hurdles, that few other programs do in most high schools? I think that the jury has spoken, but it still seems that the judges are not listening to the facts and making their own decisions based on hearsay. What say you?
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