Benefits of Performing Arts Education
As educators, we agree that the arts are vital to providing a well-rounded education for children. According to a May 2005 Harris poll, 86% of Americans agree that an arts education encourages and assists in the improvement of a child's attitudes toward school. This poll also showed that 83% believe that arts education helps teach children to communicate effectively with adults and peers. By working with us, your child will not only acquire specific skills in singing, acting and improvisation but will also gain many important life-skills. The following studies highlight several beneficial results of a performing arts education:
According to the Music Empowers Foundation, learning music helps students in key areas:
• Higher achievement on standardized tests
• Development of capacity for spatial-temporal reasoning
• Reading and language skills
• Increased student involvement in extracurricular activities
Click here for the Music Empowers Foundation website
The National Association for Music Education (MENC) cites several studies in its brochure The Benefits of The Study of Music: Why We Need Music Education In Our Schools that identify four key areas of benefits for students:
• Success in society
• Success in school and learning
• Success in developing intelligence
• Success in life
Click here for the National Association for Music Education's "Why Music Education? 2007"
The American Alliance for Theatre & Education cites the following benefits of drama education on its website:
• Students involved in drama performance coursework or experience outscored non-arts students on the 2005 SAT by an average of 65
points in the verbal component and 34 in the math component.
• Drama activities improve reading comprehension, and both verbal and non-verbal communication skills.
• Drama helps to improve school attendance and reduce high school dropout rates.
Click here for citations to the above statements at the American Alliance for Theatre & Education
According to the Music Empowers Foundation, learning music helps students in key areas:
• Higher achievement on standardized tests
• Development of capacity for spatial-temporal reasoning
• Reading and language skills
• Increased student involvement in extracurricular activities
Click here for the Music Empowers Foundation website
The National Association for Music Education (MENC) cites several studies in its brochure The Benefits of The Study of Music: Why We Need Music Education In Our Schools that identify four key areas of benefits for students:
• Success in society
• Success in school and learning
• Success in developing intelligence
• Success in life
Click here for the National Association for Music Education's "Why Music Education? 2007"
The American Alliance for Theatre & Education cites the following benefits of drama education on its website:
• Students involved in drama performance coursework or experience outscored non-arts students on the 2005 SAT by an average of 65
points in the verbal component and 34 in the math component.
• Drama activities improve reading comprehension, and both verbal and non-verbal communication skills.
• Drama helps to improve school attendance and reduce high school dropout rates.
Click here for citations to the above statements at the American Alliance for Theatre & Education