Performing Arts High Schools: Should the Government Fund Them?
In ancient human societies, abilities in visual and musical arts were often considered prerequisites for government services, and were associated with religious and leadership roles. In medieval Europe, private tutors were sought after by wealthy families, and the middle and lower classes could seek apprenticeships to professional artists for music and art instructions. In the 1800s, public education begin in the United States (Flynn). Boston and Philadelphia were some of the first cities to offer art and music education. It was believed that the arts could assist students to develop coordination and analytical ability, and was believed to help develop morals. In 1825, music education was developed; however, during this time, the majority of public schools had little to no access to instruments, causing music education to be strictly singing instruction. In the early twentieth century, psychologists began to promote the idea …show more content…
The National Endowment for the Arts (N.E.A) is an avid supporter of these special schools, and the N.E.A. donates money to help fund these institutions. So, what happens if the N.E.A. loses its federal funding?
President Donald Trump is considering cutting funding for the N.E.A., the Corporation of Public Broadcasting (C.P.B.), and the National Endowment for Humanities (N.E.H.), and artists who depend on the Endowment shouldn’t have to suffer. The budget for N.E.A. is one hundred and fifty million dollars per year, costing forty six cents per American. Cutting the funding would kill hundreds of programs, including Art 365, which grants five artists from Oklahoma twelve thousand dollars to support their
In ancient human societies, abilities in visual and musical arts were often considered prerequisites for government services, and were associated with religious and leadership roles. In medieval Europe, private tutors were sought after by wealthy families, and the middle and lower classes could seek apprenticeships to professional artists for music and art instructions. In the 1800s, public education begin in the United States (Flynn). Boston and Philadelphia were some of the first cities to offer art and music education. It was believed that the arts could assist students to develop coordination and analytical ability, and was believed to help develop morals. In 1825, music education was developed; however, during this time, the majority of public schools had little to no access to instruments, causing music education to be strictly singing instruction. In the early twentieth century, psychologists began to promote the idea …show more content…
The National Endowment for the Arts (N.E.A) is an avid supporter of these special schools, and the N.E.A. donates money to help fund these institutions. So, what happens if the N.E.A. loses its federal funding?
President Donald Trump is considering cutting funding for the N.E.A., the Corporation of Public Broadcasting (C.P.B.), and the National Endowment for Humanities (N.E.H.), and artists who depend on the Endowment shouldn’t have to suffer. The budget for N.E.A. is one hundred and fifty million dollars per year, costing forty six cents per American. Cutting the funding would kill hundreds of programs, including Art 365, which grants five artists from Oklahoma twelve thousand dollars to support their