Plaid Fox Productions
M.U.S.I.C. is a non-profit 501(c)(3) publicly supported organization. We promote the educational use of songs by teachers in all subject areas hence, extending the use and study of songs beyond traditional General Music programs. Songs are a timeless expression of the human experience. They capture the history of events, ideas, and people that have shaped our pluralistic society. Song lyrics are an excellent teaching tool that will engage, excite and motivate young people. The creative process of analyzing and interpreting song lyrics helps students to develop essential research, writing, critical thinking, and media literacy skills.
This arts integration program helps young citizens to develop critical skills, essential for participation in a modern democratic society. In a broader sense, we are promoting art and media based education as means of "reaching" the growing number of disadvantaged or at-risk youth through performance projects and powerful learning experiences. Song-based lessons, projects, and activities are tools that will enable educators to create opportunities for all students to experience success in the classroom. Concurrently, student self-image and self-esteem will increase as they begin to view themselves as competent and capable learners. All students can learn, but first you must get their attention.
Johnathan Chase, President. Musicians United For Songs In The Classroom, Inc.
http://www.learningfromlyrics.org/activs.htm
