- To provide students with a well-rounded curriculum for music including appreciation, literature, theory, and performance skills.
- Increase students’ attention and discipline through performing and listening
- To provide understanding of global music, cultures and heritage.
- Provide basic musical skills as an outlet for creativity and self-expression.
- Provide an opportunity to succeed for students who may have difficulty with other aspects of the school curriculum.
- Increase the satisfaction a student is able to derive from music listening, giving them a source of enjoyment they can use throughout life.
- Provide musical experiences that relate to subjects across the curriculum.