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Music is Essential to a Well-Rounded Education

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In December of 2015, Congress passed ESSA (the Every Student Succeeds Act), officially replacing the No Child Left Behind Act.
In which, MUSIC is listed as a stand alone academic subject essential to a well-rounded education K-12.

find more here

Beyond the notes :: What MUSIC teaches

Creativity

“Creativity is intelligence having fun”
​– Albert Einstein

find more here - 21st Century Skills 

Perform
 
“All the world is a stage”
​– William Shakespeare

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find more here - Comprehensive Musicianship through Performance

Respond
 
“People respond in accordance to how you relate to them”
​– Nelson Mandela

find more here - the Neuroscience of Music

Connect
 
“...because they were able to connect experiences they’ve had and synthesize new things”
​– Steve Jobs

find more here - Wynton Marsalis - Teaching Music in the 21st Century 
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      • Materials
    • Fort Atkinson Tournaments of Bands
  • Choirs
    • Student Resources
    • News & Multimedia
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      • Volunteers
    • Musical
  • FORT SHOWCASE
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    • Play-Doh Drive
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      • Cafeteria
      • Directions
    • Hosts
    • Live Stream
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