About
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What does my child do in music class?
- Sing songs from cultures all around the world
- Play instruments
- Read and notate music
- Improvise melodies, accompaniments, and variations
- Compose and arrange music
- Listen, describe, and analyze music
- Evaluate music and musical performances
- Make connections between music and other subjects
- Understand music as it relates to history
What are the benefits of music education?
- increases tracking and reading fluency
- develops the part of the brain that processes language
- increases pattern recognition
- incorporates fractions
- improves memory
- aid in hand-eye coordination
- teaches perseverance and confidence
- heightened mental processing and problem-solving
- requires teamwork
- the social aspect of the music classroom naturally provides opportunities for students to engage in Social Emotional Learning (SEL)
Contact
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Michael HortonMIchael.Horton@fortbendisd.com
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Thursday
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February 17, 2025