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In reply to the discussion: did you have art and music in school? [View all]allegorical oracle
(2,357 posts)16. Absolutely. Have read numerous articles citing that music, especially, yields better school
performance. Was just thinking about how Ralph Yarl will likely have a easier recuperation because he is into playing music. Just fingering a bass clarinet will aid in the rebuilding of his brain's neurons.
Recall when musician Glen Campbell was fighting dementia. His daughter was interviewed as Campbell's mental condition deteriorated, and she mentioned that despite what he couldn't remember, he was still able to grab his guitar and play songs.
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Art and music were just part of our public grade school curriculum in the '50s
Ocelot II
Apr 2023
#1
Republicans certainly don't see it that way. They want schools to prepare students for a life
Chainfire
Apr 2023
#5
Absolutely. Have read numerous articles citing that music, especially, yields better school
allegorical oracle
Apr 2023
#16
Had music daily for most of my school life. Was in the band, concert and marching, for seven years.
allegorical oracle
Apr 2023
#15
IIRC, it was only in high school. I was in segregated schools in Texas (Brown v. Board was decided
CTyankee
Apr 2023
#19
I had both art and music but don't remember how many times a week. Was at least once a week.
Raftergirl
Apr 2023
#31
HS class of '75 in Chicago west burbs here. Art & music were mandatory thru Jr. Hi.
Gidney N Cloyd
Apr 2023
#35