The author explains that there’s always been a certain tie between science and music, but that it’s been disappearing over time. The author cites scientific examples like the third law of planetary motion. They say that the astronomer Johannes Kepler at one moment expressed planetary motion in musical notation. The author says that without music this world wouldn’t have as many scientific breakthroughs as it does, but believes that scientists are missing out on the musical aspect in their education. This may be because there is less focus on the arts in schools.
Heymont, George. "More Funding for School Arts Programs, Less for Sports." The
Huffington Post. TheHuffingtonPost.com, n.d. Web. 29 Sept. 2015.
This document talks about the difference between arts education and athletics. It uses differences in personalities of individuals who partake in these activities in order to establish its argument. These differences are that musicians are typically more creative and more open to working towards a common goal, while athletes have the win at any cost mentality and are usually very competitive. It also talks about the accomplishments of people who have grown up with a background in the arts.
"Menu." EDgov Blog. N.p., n.d. Web. 29 Sept. 2015.
This article talks about the benefits of music on a student’s academic life. It says that music has already been noted to have noticeable effects on learning capabilities like reading. This article sites students who are either already high academic achievers or have begun to do better in school as a result of obtaining musical education.
"Music Matters: How Music Education Helps Students Learn, Achieve, and Succeed."
How Music Education (n.d.): n. pag. Www.aep-arts.org. Web.
This is a pdf document on the benefits that music has on a student’s academic achievement. It talks about how music education prepares students to learn, facilitates student academic achievement, and develops the creative capacities for lifelong success.
"The State Of Music Education In Schools." KPBS Public Media. N.p., n.d. Web. 29 Sept.
2015.
This is an interview about the current situation of musical education done by Maureen Cavanaugh from KPBS. In this interview Ms.Cavanaugh talks with Russ Sperling, director of Visual and Performing Arts for Sweetwater Union High School District, and Dr. Diana Hollinger, who teaches music education at San Jose State University, about the terrifying decrease in musical education due to budget cuts.
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