Music, Students and Schools

Abstract

Institutional music education in India was first started in colonial India by Rabindranath Tagore. Music education in India is basically understand and related to the traditional Guru Shishya Parampara. Introducing the same as a teaching subject in universities and giving it a recognition of a 'Subject' is the result of constant efforts of both Pt. Vishnu Narayan Bhatkhande and V.D. Paluskar later on it is recognized and established as a Subject in main stream of education. School education in schools is its planning stage where every teacher, educational institutes and policy making authorities are giving special attention to preserve our heritage and legacy to the generations.

Keywords: Music Education, Student Engagement, Academic Performance, Creative Expression, School Curriculum, Extracurricular Activities, Emotional Development, Cognitive Skills, Social Interaction, Holistic Education, Arts Integration, Classroom Learning, Cultural Awareness, Student Well-being, Performance Opportunities