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House of Representatives
Session of 2015 - 2016 Regular Session

MEMORANDUM

Posted:	February 10, 2016 02:17 PM
From:	Representative Eddie Day Pashinski
To:	All House members
Subject:	March 2016- "Music in Our Schools Month 2016"

Subject: Co-sponsorship of Resolution - " Music in Our Schools Month" March 2016 I will be introducing a resolution designating March 2016 as "Music in Ours Schools Month" in Pennsylvania. The importance of music education in our schools cannot be downplayed. The study of music offers many benefits to those who participate, such as developing creativity and problem-solving skills, as well as understanding of history and culture. Research has shown that children who partake in music education at an early age are more likely to pursue higher education, have lower high school dropout rates and score significantly higher on standardized tests than students not involved in music studies. Music education continues to be an integral part of our state's overall educational system. Music educators in Pennsylvania are committed to maintaining and improving school music programs for students of all socio-economic backgrounds and without regard to their musical abilities. With this in mind, it is fitting that we recognize the overall importance of music education in this state and the tireless efforts of music educators by setting aside March 2016 as "Music in Our Schools Month" here in Pennsylvania.

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