Presto

H o M E R
W.
ANDERSO N ,
Superintendent of Schools,
Omaha, Nebraska
AMERICAN
YOUTH
cJhe LAmencan
AND
vi/au demands the
M U S I C
inclusion
of music in the public school curriculum in order
that the rights of the individual may be fulfilled
"E
'QUALITY OF OPPORTUNITY" is an important
idea in American life. Probably its most realistic
expression is the public school, which provides edu-
cational opportunities for all youth according to their abil-
ities, interests, and desires. May I present three thoughts on
how music in the public schools contributes to this American
principle!
Education is first of all an individual matter. In many
cases what is good education for one may be poor education
for another. There are pupils in the schools who receive the
greatest educational values from the study of mathematics,
foreign languages, science, or English. On the other hand,
others derive no appreciable value from the study of these
subjects. These youths, however, may find great stimulation
in the study of geography, history, art, or athletics, or they
may receive the great benefits of their whole educational
careers from the study of music. These individuals experi-
ence in music the stimulation which produces personal
growth resulting in happy and desirable personalities. If for
no other reason, the presentation of music for study in the
public schools is justified because it assists in providing equal
opportunities for youth to grow and develop as God intended.
Therefore, the placing of music of all kinds in the school
curriculum is simply putting into active practice the Amer-
ltefugio, Texas, High School
Band. This is said to be one of
the best student groups in the
Southwest.
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