10 Reasons to Study the Orchestra, Composers and Music Appreciation
Music appreciation means that everyone appreciates music in some form. But many parents are hesitant to have their children study formal music appreciation – that is, the orchestra, composers and classical music – because they think their child is not interested in this kind of music. Certainly, classical music offers more depth than your regular country or pop song, so it can take a little longer to understand and appreciate it. Also, many pieces – like symphonies – are as long as 45 minutes, so attention span can be an issue. However, when children are exposed to all kinds of…