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Saving the Music A topic of much debate over the last ten years has been music education. Should it be a part of school curriculum, and if so how important should its role be? Music education programs have been disappearing in many cities and communities due to lack of money. Some feel that music has no place in schools while others believe that it is an integral part of a well- rounded education. Music education is an important role in the early foundation of children. With today’s problems of funding in schools, music education is one of the first programs to go. Music in education is essential to our children because it increases their listening skills and is a common method of communication for cultures worldwide. Music becomes a part of one’s life very early on. Mother’s sing to their babies to soothe and calm them, children are taught short songs and rhymes which helps strengthen their memorization skills. Roy M. Legette makes a valid point in his article “Social Context and Music Learning”. He states, “Students must be able