Extending Music Education to All Children
Purpose:
To ensure all young children have access to foundational music education regardless of background.
Key Features:
- Weekly classes focused on rhythm, singing, and instrument play.
- Family workshops to increase parent involvement.
- Free community concerts introducing diverse musical traditions.
Why it’s needed:
- Students in music programs score 22% higher in literacy skills. (National Literacy Foundation, 2023)
- Only 42% of early childhood programs in the U.S. incorporate music education. (ArtsEdNow, 2023)
