INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC DEPARTMENT PHILOSOPHY

Music education is a primary means by which an educational institution can transmit to students the cultural heritage of society.  Music transcends barriers of ethnic background, economic status, and language in its power to reach the depths of the human soul.  Experiences with music develop a student’s ability to make value judgments, to function logically, as well as intuitively and to utilize one’s innate creativity.

Participation in performance organizations encourages initiative and leadership in students, stimulates goal-oriented thought processes, creates an appreciation and respect for the efforts of others, and assists students in developing a sense of responsibility to themselves, the organization, and in a broad sense, society.