Why music Education matters

Research shows that music has a positive impact on those who participate in it by listening or playing. Lubbock Symphony is committed to education and outreach programs that better our community through the power of music. Some of the remarkable benefits of musical participation include:

  • improved coordination & fine motor skills

  • accelerated brain development in young children

  • increased memory retention, concentration, problem-solving skills, & academic performance

  • relief from stress & anxiety

  • an outlet for creative expression that encourages healthy social interaction

Sources: American Psychological Association, John Hopkins Center for Music and Medicine, Harvard Medical School, and USC Brain and Creativity Institute

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