Why Music?

Benefits of a Music Program

Music is a science. 
It is exact and specific, and it demands precision.

Music is mathematical. 
It is based on subdivisions and fractions which must be worked out instantaneously, not on paper.

Music is a foreign language. 
Most of the terms are in Italian, German, and French, and musical notation is a semantically complete non-English system of symbols.

Music is history. 
It reflects the time and environment of its creation, often the country and the social or political feeling.

Music is physical education. 
It is strenuous, and it requires coordination of fingers, hands, arms, lips, diaphragm, and back muscles, which must respond instantly to the ear and the mind.

Most of all, music is art. 
It allows a human being to take these dry techniques and use them to create emotion.

Music develops insight and demands research.

Studying music enhances ...

  • discipline
  • self-confidence and self-esteem
  • poise
  • goal setting and goal reaching
  • creativity
  • memory skills

Research indicates music students ...

  • gain better employment
  • excel in academic subjects
  • respect others' achievements
  • demonstrate leadership skills
  • develop social strengths
  • achieve better concentration
  • function better under stress

Equal Opportunity Notice

The Issaquah School District complies with all applicable federal and state rules and regulations and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, honorably discharged veteran or military status, sexual orientation including gender expression or identity, the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability in its programs and activities, or employment related matters, and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employees are designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources, District Title IX Coordinator, Section 504/ADA Coordinator or Compliance Coordinator for 28A.540 and 28A.642 RCW, in writing or by telephone. The Issaquah School District will also take steps to assure that national origin persons who lack English language skills can participate in all educational programs, services and activities. For information regarding interpretation and translation services or transitional bilingual education programs, contact Kathy Connally in writing or by telephone.
For general information or to be directed to a specific department, please contact the ISD Receptionist at 425-837-7000.
Amanda Dorey, Title IX Coordinator Stacey Zachau, District HIB Coordinator Lisa Hechtman, Civil Rights Compliance Officer Pam Ridenour, Section 504 Coordinator
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