Sunday, September 29, 2013

Exploring The World Of School Music Festivals

By Paulette Short


The entertainment value derived from musical performances at concerts is undeniable. It is true though that these events are the springboard for many successful careers. Educators and other stakeholders are clearly aware of this and this is why they have resorted to the use of school music festivals to unearth hidden talent and shape the future.

Music-based events are great for enhancing the social lives of patrons. They get to meet others who share similar interests and interact in an environment that is way less formal than a classroom. This is why such events take on way more significance for institutions assigned the task of grooming the youth. They help to fulfill one of the roles of such an institution which is to prepare the students for induction into the adult world.

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.

There are economical benefits too be derived from these events. Schools that successfully use them as fundraisers find their cash reserves bolstered after the profits have been realized. In these cases the facilities and resources of the institution are usually relied on heavily to make the event successful.

The benefits derived from these events are not only social though, they are also economical. Schools that undertake fundraisers often use music-based concerts use the funds to supplement their budgets. This is what has enabled many institutions to survive trying financial times. The money is use to enhance a building, buy equipment, improve resources or fulfill some other need. Sometimes it is donated to charity if this is the goal agreed on.

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.

There are also benefits to be derived from competitions that often accompany events of this nature. Sometimes a competition is launched or established through festivals of this nature. The music department in schools typically enter the school's choir or instrumental group. Money or other types of prizes are often won this way.

Musical entertainment has been enhancing the lives of human beings for centuries. The impact has only gotten greater with the passage of time. Today, students around the world are thriving through the benefits of school music festivals. Their lives are being enhanced academically and socially and they are essentially being groomed for a world of creativity.




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