Monday, September 30, 2013

The Advantages Of School Music Festivals

By Paulette Short


Musical performances are accepted globally as sources of entertainment and relaxation. Concerts designed to showcase musical talent are often used as the starting point for many careers. Institutions of learning have always accepted that this entertainment medium has a critical role in instruction and the development of young minds.The prevalence of school music festivals in educational institutions around the world indicate that educators and other interested stakeholders have bought into the idea that music has transformational powers and are willing to manipulate these powers to achieve their goals.

These shows are a great way to ease the stress that accumulates from the rigors of academic life. Students in institutions whether they be early childhood, elementary or tertiary always look forward to and appreciate musical events of this nature. They are also quite important since they help to prepare students for the social aspect of the adult world for which they are being groomed. This last factor is important since one of the roles of educational institutions is to enhance the social lives of its students.

Institutions of learning are also good for developing the hidden talents in students. This is why concerts like these are so important. They allow teachers to identify the talents in their students. After identifying the talents, specialist teachers can work on sharpening and improving them so that the students can benefit from their natural abilities.

An event of this nature may be theme oriented. This means that a particular genre of music represents the nucleus of the entertainment used. This is not the case for all such events though as there are some that are planned with no particular theme or genre in mind. They also help the students to prepare for the world within which they must live.

Of course, the events are planned and executed by stakeholders such as teachers, parents, administrators, students or a team comprised of representatives from each group. The additional funds help to enhance key areas of the school's functions and many school administrators maintain that they go a long way in ensuring the success of a number of projects.

In cases where the event is being used as a fundraiser, it is typically planned and coordinated by key stakeholders within the education sector. These include members of the teaching staff, administrative personnel, parents and students. Quite often, the task is carried out by a team comprising members from each of the groups.

Some schools enter contests designed to showcase all types of musical talent. Global, regional and national musical concerts or competitions represent a good way to acquire much needed revenue for schools. The winners along with the first and second runners up often receive prizes in cash or kind. These prizes go a long way in improving the school's assets and enhancing their various programs.

When an institution of learning adopts the concept of school music festivals it is doing itself and its students a monumental favor. These festivals help the students to develop into worthwhile citizens, bringing fame and pride to their schools. They also function as a good way to bring in the well needed cash for many schools.




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