The Social Value of Musical Training: Harmony Project
Music is, as we understand it at the present, a uniquely human construct. Music is critically important in terms of communication and social growth. Harmony Project of Los Angeles uses music education as a means of building community and teaching children how to be good stewards of their community.
The following videos show how Harmony Project has used the social value of music education to enrich the lives of students in Los Angeles.
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