Benefits of music

How children benefit from music

• develop listening skills
• learn to work collaboratively with others in an environment of cooperation and teamwork
• understand spoken language and increases vocabulary
• learn to take responsibility
• learn to handle pressure and stress
• broadens musical, intellectual and cultural horizons
• fosters self-esteem, confidence and a positive outlook
• endorses the pursuit of excellence
• encourages mutual respect and tolerance
• stimulates intellectual growth
• caters for differences in learning styles, opening avenues that students may not otherwise access
• provides one of the most powerful and profound means of expression and communication
• develops memory and demands accuracy and persistence.

(source - Debbie O’Shea 2011)

What will my child do as part of the school music program?

• singing
• playing instruments
• performing in small and large music groups
• performing as a soloist
• composing and arranging
• reading music
• improvising
• memorising
• rehearsing for performances
• practising
• conducting
• attending live performances
• participating in music camps
• analysing and evaluating performances
• listening with understanding
• co-operating with peers and others
• interpreting ideas
• taking on leadership roles
• enjoying a sense of achievement
• working towards excellence​
  
  

Learn more about.

• Marshall Road State School Choir programs
• Marshall Road State School Instrumental music programs