April 2nd, 2012
The decline in support for music education in our public school systems.
In and around Portland Maine, we have seen a lack of interest in funding the arts. One of the worst offenses that I have notices is having to make a choice between "Physical Education" and "Music Education". As both are important in the development of students creative minds and physical training, both should be core curriculum. One organization that has been battling this crisis for decades on a national level is "Music in Schools Today" http://mustcreate.org/index.html As other local communities have started organizations to petition for more funding for the arts, I have yet to see one for our area. I would like to see this for our area, your feed back would be appreciated.
Greg Daley
South Portland Guitar School
www.sportlandguitar.com
sportlandguitar@gmail.com
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