Friday, March 15, 2013

MUSIC COMPETITION


Chapter Eight

10 Reasons to Enter a Music Competition


  1. Increase and polish technical skills                                                                                                                         

  1. Rise to a challenge

  1. Develop and display musicianship

  1. Receive a written evaluation of your selections by a master musician

  1. Increase discipline

  1. Have something special for which to practice

  1. Have fun!

  1. Develop performance skills and stage presence

  1. Develop self-esteem and good sportsmanship

  1. Be recognized for a great performance


10 Reasons to Study Music

  1. Music study develops the areas of the brain which are responsible for language and reasoning

  1. Students who study music score higher of the SAT and other standardized tests, and receive higher grades in school over non-music students.

  1. With music study, students learn the elements of detailed work towards creating an aesthetic result. Students learn to overcome challenges and to break work down into understandable units.

  1. Discipline:  Through music study, students learn the value of sustained effort to reach excellence.

  1. Music provides an important avenue towards self-expression.

  1. Performing music builds self-esteem.

  1. Music study provides a gateway to appreciate, understand, and experience world cultures, traditions, and histories.

  1. Music study and practice encourages creative thinking and artful problem solving, as well as the ability to see a viewpoint other than your own.

  1. Making music is fun and rewarding.

  1. Music amongst family and friends bring precious memories that last a lifetime.

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