Why Music? Why the Arts?

According to the National Education Longitudinal Study, music students received more academic honors and awards than non-music students. A higher percentage of music participants received A's, A's/B's, and B's than non-music participants. (Source: NELS:88 First Follow-up, 1990, National Center for Education Statistics, Washington D.C.)

The impact of music in the lives of our youth is ultimately immeasurable. Studies have been done in an effort to quantify its value; statistics have been gathered. And all of the data and anecdotes support one basic truth: Music has the power to transform lives, facilitate change, inspire greatness, and create community. This is what we believe and hold true!