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Show Music Education Fosters Real-Life, Academic skills Local musicians and educators explain the link between music and learning By Casey R. Basden It is hard to deny the importance of music education in a child's developmental prtHjess Countless studies have indicated, as a result of music education, there is increased success in society, lite, school and progressive intelligence I here are disagreements however about when a child should be introduced to music education Some believe children are not capable ot focusing until they are 7 years old Others believe newborns are competent enough to benefit rrom a musical experience. Basically, there is no hard-and-fast mle It all depends whether or not your child is ready Park City and Summit County have countless opportunities tor children, young and old, to study music I he public school system is one resource f o r the past two years, Rebecca Webber has served as the music specialist for leremv Ranch Henicntary School I here, she teaches general music tor kindergarten through lourth grade and choir tor tilth grade students "Music, when you break it down, there are so many parts that are crosscurricular," says Webber. I love teaching kids about the science ot music I also think it is very kincsthetically important tor children to use then bodies playing instruments, picking up instruments, using their lingers ' s c o n SINI-PARKRI* <>ko PCSD Community Education .DOLLY-; \lALi PROGRAMS BOOKSTORE *»!0 Main Street: We have Classes for everyone! Preschool through adults From art to dog obedience l>n>granw start tutc SrfitcmlMT. Uutk far the co\U*.\S& hnn hurt* •". V- - Titles Tor All Tnstes Oaras, StationorL) CD's and MoreP Swimming and (living lessons for kids Lap swim and water exercise for adults Call tlw pool at G45-5017 for details • Aacu Part City Parent Back lo School OB.2004 •JS |