You know what music is? God’s little reminder that there’s something else besides us in this universe; harmonic connection between all living beings, everywhere, even the stars.
The direction that the Utah Board of Education has taken on art education is counter to the needs of students within the Utah K-12 system. Utah’s Board of Education decided to make art classes electives rather than part of the required curriculum. The board’s actions undermine students’ chances of finding careers in the arts, participating in the art community of Utah and adding to the economic growth of Utah’s creative industry.