“
Music is the
universal language
of mankind.
”
(Henry Wadsworth
Longfellow)
Nicole Swanson
Miss Minnesota 2006
Photo by Paula Preston
The official platform of Miss Minnesota 2006, Nicole Swanson


What does instrumental mean? According to Merriam-Webster...

in·stru·men·tal (adj.): Serving as a means, agent, or tool.

Music is an instrumental part of life. Music education is a means to
many end goals, including higher academic achievement. Music
programs are often agents of change in students' lives, resulting in
lower drug use and gang involvement and higher graduation rates.
Providing today's youth with a music education gives them tools for
self-expression and self-efficacy, opportunities for character building,
and the keys to success.

Beyond that, music connects us all to each other and to our own
humanity. Young or old, musician or non-musician, music affects
everyone's lives.

Music is Instrumental is dedicated to providing the resources and tools
you need, whether you're a student, parent, educator, elected
official, or curious observer.
Questions? Comments? Concerns?
email nicole@music-is-instrumental.org.
New Additions
"Program Offerings"
includes residency
information,
presentation outlines,
and audio files
Coming Soon!
-Student Profiles
-Downloadable materials
-Additional presentation
outlines