Learning FIddle

[DanMacDonald]

That's wonderful!!

Music impacts so much of a young persons education.  People who are into 
music at an early age tend to also be strong in math and science, an 
off-shoot of using the part of the brain that deals with music.

In most Cape Breton schools there is very little music taught and it has 
become the poor sibling of "real education", whatever that might be.

Dan


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "John Erdman" <jperdman at gmail.com>
To: <cbmusic at locals.ca>
Sent: Wednesday, April 28, 2010 6:31 PM
Subject: Learning FIddle


>I learned fiddle in Cape Breton but where I live now all, ALL kids, in 3rd 
>grade are REQUIRED to take violin lesson. Few believe it when I mention it. 
>The school district is NOT wealthy but values music education for children. 
>It amazes me that the schools have enough support to continue the program, 
>despite the severe financial pressures of the times.  Usually it's music 
>that takes the hit in favor of various sports. This school district has 
>been and continues to be a major contributor to providing new blood in 
>traditional music in Maine. I know that quite a few of them make annual 
>trips to Cape Breton to get a "refill".
>
> Hope you enjoy the link..
>
> John
>
> http://www.wcsh6.com/video/default.aspx?bctid=72173417001
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