Contributed by School - District 88 - The value of a musical com- ponent in the education of our. youth is often overlooked. ‘Academics prepare students for a. post-secondary degree and professional careers, trades pro- grams provide others the oppor- tunity to enter directly into the work force following gradua- tion, physical education pro- vides exercise and helps mold a . health-oriented lifestyle. So who needs music? The value of teaching ‘academics, trades and health are obvious and easily understood by most parents. If they were to - consider their own definition of a ‘‘well-rounded”’ student, however, they may discover “something missing in. their ‘child’s education. The goals of the secondary music program ‘may be as abstract as calculus, but taking a few moments to -consider their value is an exer- cise well: worth the time. First, ‘consider your own ‘musical experience during your teenage years. You may not have had any.. formal training, perhaps, -Qny. the hit parade on - the radio and the odd ‘school dance. But you have to admit, “music was probably the hub -around | which your social life ‘circled. Music was probably the ‘topic of many idle. discussions ‘that offered a sense of” “bélotig-' He ing, a sense of identity. “Miasic | was probably the key to feeling important as an individual in an adult-dominated world. If a little reminiscing brings back good memories you already ‘understand the value of music... you only have to : transform those thoughts to a “ more global scale. You can find ‘cultural identity in music, both your own and that of others. You can discover the emotions of a nameless composer who liv- ed centuries ago or experience an -event through another’s eyes. This is the true value of music; a form of expression that transmits emotions and visions with changing rhythms and 4 hea? AN RST RE hat ig RES a PUES iia, IGS 9 far. more than s sou und he = PAS Se iy re moods. Comminieation, im- possible with spoken words, that knows no..political or “cultural barriers.and is inthe truest sense of thé’ word, ‘‘timeless’’. Remember those old rock Ww roll songs? They,are in a,sense, your life; and they are listened to by all ages world wide, ‘“Your’’ songs will remain in history forever, marking your genera- tion on the scale of time. An understanding of music in this sense, though, is only half of the story. There’s something else to music that provides a more instant reward to a stu- dent’s character. Music is in- tellectual. Music is a study of history in itself, with a theoretical discipline as rigid as addition, but which offers at the same time all the freedom of im- agination. Music demands team- work. This is a trait that will be required in almost every future endeavor and there. is no better training than the professional- ism required in music. Finally, music promotes self-confidence in a way few other activities can. Theory, history, culture, heritage, life styles, nationalism, intellect, communication, awareness, skill, development, teamwork, self-discipline, self- confidence, expression. and many more words could be used to describe the value of music. Try finding ae a ‘tier? You Sat*, ' value’ into -a -single course: ae “i study. Once you understand this, you may want to encourage your own children to’ get in- volved in music. and-you may even become involved yourself.. "A few students may go on to musical careers, but that’s not’ . necessarily where the emphasis should lie. Developing character and producing ‘‘well-rounded adults”? who have a better. understanding of life itself is what music is all about. - Ina future article, we'll take a look at what’s happening locally in the Secondary Music Program and ways in which you may be able to help. CATCH THE ACTION Visit the Northern Motor Inn, for nightly entertainment. Come to where the ACTION Is. 3086 Hwy. 16 East - 635-6375 Bee ee meer eae tes ree Mea STR “apa eae aes Academies prepare students for a post-secondary degree. Trades programs provide othars for the work force. Physical education provides exercise and helps sane ba saiersgalhee mold a health oriented lifestyle. So who needs music? There! s more value for students than just learning an instru- ment. Local newspapers give ‘teeling of ownership’ to readers JOYCE CARLSON: A unique position when compared to: of seminars in management, any other medium. Contributed by — BCYCNA staff | Community newspapers hold a unique position when com- pared to any other medium, says the new president of the B.C. & Yukon Community ‘Newspapers Association, Joyce Carison, publisher of the Golf Islands Driftwood at Ganges, B.C., says there is a strong feeling of ownership SUNDAY: Tet 3 MONDAY: T¢ TUESDAY: . moti Have a Ni among community newspaper readers. They. depend on community newspapers for information about their neighbors and events in the towns or cities in which they live, said Carlson, who was: elected during the association’s annual meeting recently i in Van- couver. © ‘High readership of ‘com-— munity. newspapers makes them a valuable media buy for adver- tisers who wish to get a. message across to a. broad range of peo- ple,” she added, The gscmember association’s annual convention drew . Tewspaper represeittatives from all over B.C. and the Yukon. The meeting offered a number editorial and sales, elected a new slate of officers and saw member newspapers Tecognized for. ex- cellence in various departments with the presentation of an awards program. Newspapers are divided into eight circulation categories for the general excellence section of the competition. Several premier awards are offered as well, photography, advertising design and other areas. Another feature of the con- Kinsmen Club oe -_ Terrace Peaks ‘Gyinenatic Club ’ - (Alternate): dayt vention was the presentation: of. scholarships valued at $7,000 to students at various post- secondary institutions in B.C. Other members elected to the board of directors were: Bob Grainger, Cariboo Press, first vice-president; Tom Siba, Now ‘Newspaper Group, second vice- president; Manfred Tempel- mayy,, Island Publishers, secret jtieasurer; Luke Vors- ‘ termans, 100 Mile House Free "Press; past! tesident; Barbara iiulis, - St rey” Leader; | Eric Cardwell; Vancouver East- Ender-WéstEnder; Jeff den Biesen, Bridge River-Lillooet News; Dave Gamble, Summer- “land Review; George LeMasut- ier, Comox" District Free Press; Andrew Lynch, Victoria Mon- day Magazine; Denis Stanley, Arrow Lakes News; and Mark: Twyford, Terrace Review. , The newspaper association operates a one-order, one-bill advertising placement service on behalf of its members, as well as a blanket classified advertising program, through which classified advertising can be pur- chased in all 95 member papers. Total member circulation of the BCYCNA is almost 1.5 million.