Why We Need Music in Our Schools… and How to Make Our Case.
About 35-40,000 years ago, humans began carving flutes out of bone. Could it have been a means of communication or were the flutes simply used to entertain? Most likely we’ll never know the answer but, curiously, humans were also painting the walls of caves.
Each of the resources below contain a wealth of advocacy materials.
National Association for Music Education
NAfME Advocacy Resources
Opportunity to Learn Standards
Arts Education Partnership
Dedicated to advancing the arts in education through research, policy and practice.
Music for All
Music for all provides a comprehensive advocacy resource center.
Connecticut Arts Alliance
Dedicated to raising awareness the arts and their economic impact and benefits
Support Music
A public service initiative that impacts resolve and support for music education in local communities.
VH1 Save the Music
Dedicated to and raising awareness about the importance of music.
Americans for the Arts
Provides resources and research to arts advocates
Connecticut Alliance for Arts Education
Collaborates with CT Arts and Arts Education Organizations to support arts education