I think music education is very important and should be in public schools but secondary to core subjects. However, it could use some refining from what it was when I was in school. Music education could provide an outlet for creative expression. Music is also great for the mind, so they say. Might be more for toddlers, I don't know. It also provides something kids can take a greater interest in, something maybe to look forward to when they're at school. Maybe it'll make them want to join band. I kinda wish I had joined band when I was in school. Except for the dork factor. I think music class and band need a bit of reform, making them less dorky perhaps. Give kids options, based on the kind of music they're interested in, maybe. I don't know. But yes I think music class, much like art class, are important and should be part of public school curriculums.
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