Where’s the Outrage?

Imagine what would happen if schools decided to cut math. 

If they decided it was no longer important. And, if parents wanted that for their kids, they would have to seek those classes elsewhere.

There would be rioting in the streets.

Same thing with English, science, social studies, or foreign language. Probably even school sports.

Yet, this happens with music and the other arts all the time.

Where is the outrage?

There is plenty of evidence to suggest that music is just as important to kids' development as everything else. You would be hard pressed to find someone who thinks music is bad for kids, that's for sure.

So, why isn't it in school?

Many elementary schools "check the box" of having music class. Meaning, the class takes place once a week.

Where I went to elementary school, it was once every two weeks. Ironic, isn't it?

If you're in a town with a lousy school music program, write a letter to your superintendent. At least ask that all-important question, "Why?" At minimum, we deserve to know the reasoning.

They make movies about the life-changing music program that was cut. Yes...we've reached that point. Our all-time low was when Henry Winkler was cast as the music teacher in Here Comes the Boom.

We can shrug our shoulders and say, "Oh well." We can shake our heads and wish things were better. Or we can try to do something about it.

I think all that is missing is a rallying cry. Yes, that must be the reason more folks aren't up in arms about this.

So, here it is. (Aren't you glad you read this blog post today?)

The words to be emblazoned on T-shirts, banners, flags, and buses everywhere:

Creativity Counts

Now go forth, and make a ruckus.