music education is a path to life long learning and
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Music education is a path to life-
long learning and knowledge of
self and culture.
Music education facilitates student aca-
demic achievement:
Improves recall and retention of ver-
bal information
Advances math achievement, social
skills and self-discipline
Boosts reading and English language
arts (ELA) skills
Enhances higher brain function
Develops quick and decisive thinking
and builds teamwork.
These valuable skills stay with us
throughout life.
Strings
“ Music is a moral law.
It gives soul to the universe,
wings to the mind, flight to the
imagination, a charm to sadness,
gaiety and life to everything. It is
the essence of order and lends to
all that is good and just and
beautiful”.
Plato
Created by Mirela Pilaf Arts/Com.Tech. Department Head
If I were not a physicist, I would probably be a musician. I often think in music. I live my day-dreams in music. I see my life in terms of music...I get most joy in life out of music.” A. Einstein
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Why is Music Important?
Music shapes character, fosters crea-
tivity and develops imagination, in-tuition, and sensitivity.
Music leads to “ deep understand-ing” through the connection it realises between motivation, instruction, as-sessment and practical application.
Music delivers success in school and predicts success in life.
Instrumental practice promotes mo-tor development and improves dexteri-ty, enhances coordination and im-proves eyesight and hearing.
Involvement in group music help stu-dents learn to co-operate and bond to-gether for group goals. It also fosters discipline and commitment.
Creative participation in music im-proves self-esteem/self-awareness and positive attitude, which is a moti-vation for academic learning.
Above all, music brings pleasure, joy and happiness: for you, for those you make mu-sic with, and for your audience.
Music at Power
Enjoy time well-spent in a spectacular atmosphere with great people that are pas-sionate about music.
Perform in a variety of large and small instrumental and vocal ensembles that ex-plore classical music, jazz, pop, rock, metal, and many more…
Perform in settings including concerts, workshops, festivals, recitals, music produc-tions, school and community events
Create original music, learn songwriting
Discover the joys of digital music mak-ing
Experience music at Michael Power/St. Jo-seph through the various programs offered:
Instrumental - Band Vocal Keyboard Guitar Strings Extracurricular Choir, Show
Choir, Orchestra, Chamber Mu-sic & Stage Band
Enjoy… Perform… Create… Discover…
Guitar
The skills gained through sequential mu-sic instruction including discipline and the ability to analyse, solve problems, communicate and work cooperatively are vital for success in the 21st century workplace.