Lauren Gruber ENGL 1102-095 EIP Video Outline Video: Music is the most frequently cut from schools

ols than any other art program. At least 30 states have had cuts made to their school music and arts programs at every level from K-12 to collegiate Music creates teamwork, self-confidence, hard work, self-discipline, dedication, and extensive knowledge within students.

Common disbeliefs: Music is only based on talent. You cant make money going into the music industry, so why encourage students to pursue it? There needs to be more room for building intelligence in classes such as math and science.

As you can see, music has an impact in the community. Whether it is playing an instrument, learning about the history of music, or just listening to it it affects people. Music is a very overlooked subject in the world of education, and cutting it out of schools needs to come to an end.

**Motown --1959 marked the rise of Motown a moment of music history that changed music to this day. If you arent aware, Motown was the bringing together of black artists such as Martha and the Vandellas, Smokey Robinson and the Miracles, The Temptations, The Four Tops, Diana Ross and the Supremes, Gladys Knight and the Pips, The Jackson 5, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye during the civil rights movement that changed the sound of America. A recent study shows that without music education, Motown wouldnt have been created. Music in schools, even in the late 1950s and early 1960s, had created a sense of individualism and togetherness that sparked black artists to come together in a historical movement. If music education can change the world in the 60s, why cant we now? Especially with all of the new technology we have? Music-making in schools changes culture.

VIDEO SCRIPT Date: April 29, 2014 Producer: Lauren Gruber VIDEO (VISUAL) CAMERA: Filming Lauren Gruber from the waist -- up APPAREL: Slim and professional navy blue suit. SURROUNDINGS: Detroit, Michigan AUDIO LAUREN: Lauren Gruber here, reporting live from Metro Detroit News. The subject of music education is a controversial topic being talked about in local communities as well as among high prestige educators and leaders. But why exactly, is music the number one cut program from schools occurring in over 30 different states across America? Some say its because of tight budgets, while others say subjects like math and science are more important to teach kids. Some say that music is only based on talent. But lets see what others have to say.

CAMERA: Filming Lauren Gruber and interviewee Madison Smith. TEXT: Madison Smith, age 31, music teacher at Ann Arbor Trail Middle School.

LAUREN: Music is being cut out of schools at a rapid pace that is still growing. Do you think thats a good decision by the Board of Education, or is music beneficial at all? MADISON: I think cutting out music is ridiculous. Students have a lot on their plate with more difficult subjects, and music is a break from the huge load of stress that school has become. Not only is it enjoyable, but music is very beneficial to students intellectually, whether they are aware or not, which is important in such a growing stage in their lives. LAUREN: In what ways does music education affect students intellectually? MADISON: Well for one, playing and practicing instruments creates selfdiscipline and dedication, as well as creativity and expression. Activities like choir help students work together. Music creates social bonds. And those are just a few of the many examples. LAUREN: Thank you for your insight, Madison.

CAMERA: Filming Lauren Gruber and interviewee Alyssa Tucker, age 8, attends Henry Ford Elementary.

LAUREN: Are you in a music class in school? ALYSSA: Yeah. LAUREN: How do you like it? ALYSSA: Its my favorite! I like to sing. LAUREN: Have you made any friends? ALYSSA: Yeah, I made lots of friends. LAUREN: Would you be sad if you didnt have music class anymore? ALYSSA: Id be really sad, I like singing and practicing other instruments and making friends. LAUREN: Thank you Alyssa.

CAMERA: Filming Lauren Gruber and interviewee Charles White. TEXT: Charles White, age 58, resident of Detroit

LAUREN: Charles, did music in school ever have any significance to you? CHARLES: Why. absoLUTELY. Music was one of my favorite classesYou could ask me about Chemistry and I wont remember a single thing, but ask me about music? And boy, I can recall everything. LAUREN: Tell me more about how music class affected you. CHARLES: Well for one I learned the saxophone. It was a getaway from my tough childhood life, and it was a class where I could be myself and learn and make friends. Did you know, that Motown was all due to music education? LAUREN: Explain to our viewers what Motown is, if you dont mind elaborating. CHARLES: Motown was the combination of many black artists in the 60s who created a tremendous amount of amazing music that is still appreciated. They started here in Detroit, actually. But it helped move along the Civil Rights Movement and forever changed American culture. And they owe it all to music education. LAUREN: That is very interesting, Charles. Music education seems to be a bit overlooked. CHARLES: Oh, of course. No one realizes how music actually has a huge impact on the way we live. I want my grandchildren

to experience music in school, but at this rate, that might not happen. LAUREN: Thank you Charles.

CAMERA: Filming Lauren Gruber

LAUREN: Clearly, the public has great appreciation for music education. We even discovered how it changed our culture in one way. Children are learning and obtaining important traits that are helpful to them during a transitional phase of their lives. Should music really be cut from schools? Music education seems more beneficial than anything. Thank you for tuning in with us today. Once again, this is Lauren Gruber, Metro Detroit News.