Chicago public schools have been cutting a lot of academic programs from their curriculum due to lack of funding. A lot of these programs are in the arts and culture study of our kids schools. Programs such as physical education, art studies and music have all been cut substantially. As a parent, I felt that this should not be happening. I would like my child to learn arts and culture. Especially music.
Music is an essential part of everyone's lives,especially kids. As babies, music tends to flow through them naturally. From making noises with their mouths to playing with a toy that has the ability to make sounds, babies are making music whether it's understandable or not. As babies grow and develop, so do their ability to comprehend music. I strongly believe that music is essential to everyone and to back my opinion that music is essential in everyone's lives, I will reference a certain children's television show. This show is down a street.
Down Sesame street you can see all sorts of characters. A ten foot tall bird, an oversized wooly mammoth, a counting Count, a furry red guy and more. From the time you step on that street, music begins. Uplifting and invitingly, it insists on having you take a trip down this lovely street. Convincingly, it works. Throughout the show, many characters sing songs and play instruments. Do you see my point?
Kids and adults all over the world are moved by music. Here in Chicago, we know very well what music means to us. From yearly festivals such as Lollapalooza and North coast music festival to summer fest that host their own musical acts, we in Chicago love our music. Many of the musicians that are in these festivals learned music through some school or institution. So you see how important it is to have musical classes in Chicago public schools?
Michael Carter knew about the importance of music in people's lives. With a great team behind him, Michael and team created the Chicago Academy of Music. Imagine a place where your child or teen can go after school to spend his few free hours learning music. I know what you're thinking. Those types of places cost money but, one particular place doesn't. And you don't have to Imagine anymore. This place already exist.
Located on the south side of the city of Chicago there is a building there. This building sits there unoccupied. You can't tear it down because it's a historical landmark but you can occupy it. Over 100,000 sq. ft. sit here and the Chicago Academy of Music will occupy about 50,000sq. ft Thanks to Michael and the Chicago Academy of Music, the buiding is going to be occupied by an organization that will change your community.
Help your city welcome this new organization by telling your friend about it. They are currently seeking donations to help fund and manage the school. Visit www.chicagoacademyofmusic.org for more information. As always, you can email me here for more information on donations and what you can do to help.
30 Jun, 2011--
Source: http://www.chicagonow.com/blogs/living_vicariously/2011/06/a-musical-inspiration.html
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