Disturbing news that music program could be cut

Victoria: No, you do not need to "get up and protest". What you NEED to do is find another funding source for this activity. How about the novel approach of charging the families for this activity? It is done in some schools. This economy is in shambles and there is only so much money to go around. And before you say it, new taxes and fees for people not personally connected to this extra activity are NOT a correct answer.

Woodland Citizen wrote:

Victoria: you NEED to do is find another funding source for this activity. How about the novel approach of charging the families for this activity? It is done in some schools.

So agree with this statement.

Ms. Lambert,

I agree with both you and the opinions above. We have a great community - talk to a couple of the service clubs and see if they can help, get some volunteers who can teach music and put them to work (might have to beat up the unions a bit, but that's not a bad idea anyway).

Right no THERE IS NO MONEY IN THE PUBLIC ARENA, don't protest, fix the problem with other rosources. In the short and middle term government won't help.

Good luck!

Notice that these self-serving losers always go after the music programs. The skill of music is a lifetime discipline unlike sports which last a couple of years and are gone. Remember the people that vote to cut this program when they start planting their "Re-elect me!" signs all over town.

Science is finding out more and more about the benefits of music and how early childhood exposure to music greatly stimulates the ability to learn. With evidence like this, how can we afford NOT to have at least some kind of music program in our grammar schools. Anyone who diminishes the value of music is ignorant of the value of music and how it contributes to the overall development of the whole person. While I cringe at some of the comments made by "Catfish", I do agree with him (or her?) that music is a lifetime discipline and, in fact, is more important than a sports program.

Cuts have to be made to Sports, Music, outfits, uniforms, before and after school programs. We need all the money we can get our hands on for the English learners. We have figured out that if we spend more on teaching the parents English, it helps them to help their children. As the population continues to grow we will need more and more funding. Cuts have to be made somwhere to support these much needed programs.

I agree that music is a life long skill and promotes abstract thinking. I missed the opportunity as a child but taught myself as a young adult. My child attends a school that has no music program. Guess what I did, I taught her.

In our current economy we are already placing our children at a disadvantage with debt they will never pay off. We have to stop somewhere. Finding alternative sources of funding or charging the parents for participation is the only way. The gift of music can also be given by parents. I know parents would actually have to be active participants in theire childs lives but it can happen.

Brain Dead wrote:

Cuts have to be made to Sports, Music, outfits, uniforms, before and after school programs. We need all the money we can get our hands on for the English learners. We have figured out that if we spend more on teaching the parents English, it helps them to help their children. As the population continues to grow we will need more and more funding. Cuts have to be made somwhere to support these much needed programs.

The parents can and should learn on thier own. Why cut programs to children because you are too lazy to speak english??
If you are from another country you think America some how owes it to you to wipe your butts.

twit wrote:

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The parents can and should learn on thier own. Why cut programs to children because you are too lazy to speak english??
If you are from another country you think America some how owes it to you to wipe your butts.

I was just trying some reverse psycology to see what reactions I would get.

Brain Dead wrote:

<quoted text>I was just trying some reverse psycology to see what reactions I would get.

Phew...scared me for a second Brain Dead, I thought you were turning a new leaf, but thought to myself, I bet BD is testing the waters on here, reverse psychology, because you sounded like me, and that's no fun. Good point in your original post though, thanks (I think). But then again, nothing 'could' be cut right now, it's all options. And it has NOTHING to do about teaching english. I thought you said you only stated facts here???

Woodland resident wrote:

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Phew...scared me for a second Brain Dead, I thought you were turning a new leaf, but thought to myself, I bet BD is testing the waters on here, reverse psychology, because you sounded like me, and that's no fun. Good point in your original post though, thanks (I think). But then again, nothing 'could' be cut right now, it's all options. And it has NOTHING to do about teaching english. I thought you said you only stated facts here???

Most of all the cuts at the school systems would not have happened if everyone spoke English. English learners are very expensive. There is even extra funding to teach English to the parents of English learners. That is the only reson I mentioned it. It is one of the biggest reasons for cuts, or at least I believe so. You are fun. Stay young and Peace. I know about cuts from the Govt and all. Just saying....

Woodland Citizen wrote:

Victoria: No, you do not need to "get up and protest". What you NEED to do is find another funding source for this activity. How about the novel approach of charging the families for this activity? It is done in some schools. This economy is in shambles and there is only so much money to go around. And before you say it, new taxes and fees for people not personally connected to this extra activity are NOT a correct answer.

And here we go again - if parents have to pay for students to learn music, what happens to those gifted and talented children who cannot afford it!?? Sure, it's done in some schools - but why should we do it in ours??? Woodland has a phenomenal program for our kids who have gone on and become very productive citizens of this country. If you could take the time to attend a performance at WHS/PHS/Douglass you'd know why so many people stand up and protest every time Music is put on the chopping block. Woodland is also so very lucky to have three of the best music teachers ever. They work tirelessly and without compensation for our students.

You could "re-distrubute" the 50 -$100K+ salaries to the 50 music departments in Yolo County for the children.