Learning music helps young people do better in school and in life. Research tells us that students active in school music programs are more successful; students say that their commitment to music keeps them focused and motivated in everything they pursue.

Music is basic to our development and expression. Yet music and arts education programs are being cut or reduced in public schools. As a parent, community member or business owner, your voice must be heard to influence school budget and curriculum decisions to assure all children have access to music education.

To learn more about what you can do to build community and government support for music education, please read this informative Grassroots Advocacy Guide produced by NAMM and the National Association for Music Education.

Grassroots Advocacy Guide
Community Action Kit

My Hopes
Video Public Service Announcement


www.SupportMusic.com

NBC Report on Link Between Music Education and Cognitive Development (March 5, 2008)

3 Year Study at Seven Major Universities Finds Strong Links Between Arts Education and Cognitive Development (03/04/08)

The New Jersey Arts Education Census Project...
is one of the most comprehensive efforts ever undertaken by any state to gather, evaluate and disseminate data regarding arts education in every public school. Although this study was not conducted in Florida, the census results and comprehensive resources supporting arts education are applicable across the nation.

2007 Harris Poll Links Music Education To Success in Life
Independent poll shows a positive association of music with lifelong educational attainment and higher income.