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Music Educator's Creed:

As a music teacher, I devote myself to two important causes:

-Helping all people to make music a part of their lives

-Advancing the art of music

I believe that all people have the right to an education in music that:

1. teaches them the lifelong joy of making music through singing and playing instruments

2. gives them a chance to express through music what cannot be expressed in words

3. helps them to respond to music intellectually and emotionally

4. Opens the door to improvising, composing and arranging

5. teaches them the language of music notation

6. equips them in the music of all cultures and historical eras

7. educates them to make informed judgements about musical works and performances

8. allows them to discover and develop their special talents, including preparing to make music their profession, if they so choose

9. prepares them to be involved with music throughout their lives

I teach music because--music makes a difference in the lives of people.

from MENC task force, 1991