I am both a member of the Seattle Symphony Board (and its Executive Committee and Education Committee) and after a long career in business, a middle school teacher of math and history.

 

I also got my first exposure to music in the pubic schools and have seen first-hand the powerful and positive effect music has on children of all ages. Music teaches discipline and team-work, and provides a critical outlet to channel their energies away from the streets.

 

The data on the improvement in student scores in areas like math and reading for those who study music vs those who don't, is compelling.

 

Please ensure that music education is avilable to all.

Thanks,