As we move into the future, many students are tending to shy away from the performing arts either because they are scared to present themselves to their peers, or they believe that they are not good enough to perform. But all throughout my life, I have been active in many different programs that help to showcase my talents to the greater community which have helped me be more confident as I enter into adulthood. For example, I have been a part of the band program at my high school my entire high school career as well as being a member of various extracurricular orchestras over the past years. So as the millennial generation begins to attend college, a performing art class should be a part of every college curriculum. First of all, the performing …show more content…
Since I have been involved in many different orchestras, I have become accustomed to performing and showcasing myself in front of my community. This then transfers into everything that I do. The performing arts have helped me be more confident in my life all around whether it be in the classroom giving a presentation or taking charge of a sports team. I would like everyone to experience this degree of confidence that I have felt, and I think that college would be a perfect opportunity to branch out and try something new. Moreover, the performing arts help people to find something they are passionate about. In my case, I am very passionate about music, and it is one of my favorite hobbies. I have dedicated myself to my music, and in turn, I have won many different awards for my musical abilities. With that in mind, I would like all of the students to be able to find something they are passionate about in order for them to completely dedicate themselves to something. If the performing arts were to become part of the required curriculum, it would allow many students to become more confident in their lives as well as being able to dedicate themselves to something greater than they are. And during this process, the students will hopefully be able to make new and lasting
Why are schools cutting performing art programs? Performing art programs are and essential to any high school, so why cut them out? Students use these programs to express themselves. There are many different programs including band, choir, drama, and more. Performing art programs not only help students express themselves, it also provides security for those who feel like outcast. Performing art programs are life altering and confidence boosting which benefits all participants in the future
Theatre has always been my passion. Nobody told me to pursue theatre, it was a choice that I made my freshman year. I knew I had a fondness for singing, so I figured theatre would be a good opportunity for me to participate at a new school. After being one of two Freshmen chosen to be in the musical, I knew I had something special. I continued pursuing performing, and I became infatuated with getting up on stage and performing for crowds. I plan on pursuing a BFA in Theatre Performance to
In order to keep Fine Arts programs afloat “[we] make sure administrators understand that music has intrinsic value throughout each student’s lifetime,” requests Dr. John Benham (6). “From Mozart for babies to tutus for toddlers to family trips to
“Students who study art are 4 times more likely to be recognized for academic achievement and 3 times more likely to be awarded for school attendance” ("11 Facts about Arts in Education"). Music and art are clearly not two subjects that schools today can afford to cut off funding for based on this evidence. Music and art programs are responsible for increasing school attendance, which can lead to being one of the most important things in a student’s academic success in school. Students have to attend school and be present in order to attain the information from their classes and teachers if they wish to succeed. Better attendance means more students are in class, which means more students are getting the information they need to excel from their teachers, which ultimately means better grades and test scores for schools. As of today, arts are defined as core subjects in only twenty-six states in America (Mandel). If only twenty-six states are treating art education as a core subject, that means that twenty-four states are currently neglecting art programs and not considering them important to their student’s education. If more states are educated on the importance of art programs for young students, and the arts are defined as core subjects nationally, then there will be a
Having arts in school is a way a student express himself or herself in ways they are unable to in any other classroom. It is important for each student to have their own identity and have ways of letting their talents and personalities shine. For some, it may be sports or scholars bowl, for others it is art, music, or theater. “I have several students who don’t care to be on the football field or on the basketball court. These students find their nitch in the practice room, on the stage, or in front of an easel surrounded by paints and brushes. As sports are a release for athletes, music and art are ways to express feelings and emotions. Fine arts has helped many of my students find their identity” (Wildeman). There are many benefits to music education include being disciplined, learning a skill, being part of the music world, managing performance, and being part of something you can be proud
The arts provide a window into the lives and minds of others, and play a critical role in understanding the human experience. Our fine and performing arts programs give students the opportunity to develop existing skills, discover new ones, and let their imaginations take flight as they learn about others’ creative works and make their
People underestimate who the students are as a person. Behind all the challenges on their day to day life, they all have something special about them. So many students are academically brilliant, but can’t express it through their words. A huge way students express how they feel is through art or music. The students should be
Fine arts should be school sponsored and implemented in the school curriculum. First of all it has tremendous academic benefits. Studies done at the University of California Irvine, or UCI, show when children and teens are exposed to music, preferably classical music (which is a common theme among school bands), they tend to have better memories and they are able to retain information better than students who aren’t exposed to music. Chris Brewer, founder of Lifesounds Educational Services, says that music also helps with focus and attitude, both in school and out. Music, however, isn’t the only art that promotes academic achievement. Choosing to be a part of or even being exposed to the opportunity of arts such as theater, vocal and
I wish to study musical theatre at NYU Tisch so I can learn as much as possible while living in the biggest city in the world, so that when I'm thrown into the musical theatre rat race of New York City I'm better prepared to do my job and inspire others the way so many have inspired me. That's my dream. To one day, get to the point in my career and life where I have the ability to inspire others just by being present onstage and doing my job to the best of my ability. I was once given the advice of, "if you can see yourself being happy doing anything else, than do that," but I don't see myself being truly happy doing anything other than musical theatre. It's my passion, and it has been ever since I was a little girl.
“93 percent of Americans consider the arts to be vital to providing a well-rounded education for children and a critical link to learning and success” (“Why” par. 3). Going against this though, school budgets give less to arts programs each year. This can be exemplified in the lack of liberal arts programs that schools across the country are able to provide. In 2009, a mere four percent of schools offered theater classes and an even lower three percent offered dance classes (Metla par. 3) Of course the school must give time for the basic english, math, and history classes, but those classes can be amplified in what students get out of them by the addition of liberal arts courses. If students have an art or music class that gives them passion,
In a 10 year study done that tracked over 25,000 middle and high school students, music-making students received higher marks on standardized tests, regardless of socio-economic background. (Music empowers). The College Entrance Examination Board found that students in music programs scored 63 points higher on the verbal and 44 points higher on the math sections of the SATs than students with no music participation. (Music Empowers). This is huge. In a society where even our core classes revolve around standardized tests such as the ACT or SAT, this statistic should be taken into consideration. 44 points higher could be what gets a student into college. 44 points could be what separates one student from another. Music and arts can help provide that difference.
My love for Performing Arts began when i was in secondary school in year seven. I was a very shy child and i would not speak much, but when i auditioned for my first musical 'Grease' that all changed . By performing it gave me confidence to approach people in my day to day life which before this i struggled with. Ever since then my passion for performing has grown dramatically, and i continually strive to become a better performer and show the highest standard of work possible.
“The arts are an essential element of education, just like reading writing, and arithmetic…music dance, painting, and theatre are all keys that unlock profound human understanding and accomplishment” (William Bennett, Former US Secretary of Education).
I believe performing arts should not be mandatory. Some people are not good at performing arts no matter how hard they try. It will take away study time from other classes if they have two tests in one day. They may interfere with other classes in one’s schedule if they want to take a certain class. I believe electives should be a student's
Most people would agree that music and art programs in schools have a huge impact on students not only academically, but in just about every aspect of their lives. Studies have shown that students who are involved in music and art programs have an overall higher IQ and show signs of many other academic benefits. Participating in such programs also allow students the opportunity to express themselves artistically and show the world their perhaps otherwise hidden potential. We all know how fun it can be to show the world your unexpected abilities, and what better way to show those off than the place where we spend most of our day-to-day lives? Unfortunately, even with all these obvious benefits, when the school budget is short, the first