From the Yamaha Band and Orchestral Division Advocy Report Spring 2001
A 2000 Gallup survey commissioned by NAAM - International Music Products Association on "American's Attitudes Toward Music, Music Making and Music Education" revealed very important information. The following responses are representative of the Gallup survey:
95% of respondents agree music should be a part of a well-rounded education.
97% believe school band is a good way for young people to develop teamwork.
93% feel all schools should offer instrumental music as part of the regular curriculum.
93% agree that playing a musical instrument is fun.
75% agree that learning a musical instrument helps you do better in other subjects like math and science.
78% agree that the state should mandate music education in schools.
81% agree participation in a school music program often corresponds to better grades and test scores.
87% agree that music is an important part of life.
90% agree that music brings the family together.
92% agree that playing a musical instrument helps children make friends.
97% agree that playing a musical instrument is a good hobby.
97% agree that playing a musical instrument is a good means of self-expression.
95% believe it provides a sense of accomplishment.
73% believe teenagers who play an instrument are less likely to have discipline problems.
89% agree that playing a musical instrument teaches discipline.
98% agree that playing a musical instrument provides life-long enjoyment.
96% agree that playing a musical instrument teaches appreciation for the arts and culture in general.
85% wished they had learned to play a musical instrument.
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