Often people will remark how great teachers have it with summers off. Veteran music educators know that while summers do provide an opportunity to recharge their batteries, between marching band...
In music, students are capable of achieving unimaginable levels of success. Frequently, we underestimate what our students are capable of achieving, given the right environment.
I believe it is very important for our students to use music to help the sick and the elderly. I am a firm believer in Music Therapy programs at universities.