GENERAL LETTER #1:LETTER TO PARENTS SUPPORTING MUSIC LEARNINGTo the Parent/s of

(name of student):We are very excited about the music program at (name of school).
The success we enjoy is a direct reflection of the students who participate in our
music education curriculum. It is a particular delight to have (name of student)
as a part of our musical family. There are many benefits that result from the
study of music. The aesthetic joys of music making cannot be duplicated in any
other art form; it is a communication unto itself. It also has been found that the
study of music strengthens the mind's learning potential. The students who are
part of a music program tend to achieve at higher levels in all areas of school.
Simply put: music makes better students, and music makes students better.Ongoing
research continues to offer dramatic statistics concerning young people who
participate in their school music programs. In the 1997 publication, Profiles of
SAT and Achievement Test Takers, (from The College Board), it was discovered that,
"Students with course work experience in music performance scored 89 points higher
on the SAT tests than students with no course work in the arts." This kind of
information clearly and positively marks the future of our young musicians.
Parents need to know that their child's educational experience is designed to
create a solid foundation. This foundation may be used for advanced education and,
more importantly, as a training ground for developing successful life-patterns.
The very qualities that are essential for success in business and education such
as analytical skills, self-discipline, communication skills and creative thinking
are the foundation blocks of our music program. What (name of student) is learning
in music is preparing (him/her) for a more prosperous and enjoyable life.Thank you
for your patronage to the arts and to our music program. You help us make a
positive difference.In the interest of your child, Name of Director