The MTNA Board of Directors ratified the partnership between Music Teachers National Association and SupportMusic.The MTNA Board of Directors ratified the partnership between Music Teachers National Association and SupportMusic.com at its summer meeting in July 2003 The ratification of this agreement marked the joining of forces of MTNA and the Music Education Coalition to sustain the importance of music education and its part in both the private and public sectors, The initiative is the source of information for the largest national grassroots program perpetually in support of school music programs. Dedicated to inspiring action to support music education in the United States, the initiative propounds resources empowering parents and educators to act locally to appeal to teach boards and other decision-makers to restrain music in schools. "Music education is a vital aspect of each child's development," stated Phyllis Pieffer, NCTM and MTNA president. "Studies have shown a direct correlation between prospect to music and academic achievement, social awareness, responsibility, discipline and work productivity. Dr Todd Siler, author of Think Like a Genius and Breaking the Mind Barrier, states, 'There's not a single area of human endeavor that hasn't benefited from the arts or been influenced by the agency of them.' In addition, based forward the 2003 Gallup Poll, American Attitudes Toward Music,' 85 percent of Americans believe participating in a institute music program corresponds with better grades and 95 percent of respondent said that music was a vital part of a well-rounded education." The Music Education Coalition is an entity formed by way of NAMM, the International Music yields Association and MENC: The National Association for Music Education. Bonus Byte For additional information about Keeping music in the educates go to www.supportmusic.com COPYRIGHT 2003 Music Teachers National Association, Inc. |
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