A BRIGHTER FUTURE FOR MUSIC
It is often said that music is food for our soul. In all likelihood, a life without its existence would be unthinkable, as it is deeply ingrained in our mind and in cultural spheres. The two texts presented argue that its reputation is more and more under threat, albeit from different perspectives.
The first passage acknowledges the ubiquity of music in our lives as a global phenomenon. Nevertheless, according to the author, this overwhelming presence does not result in artists being valued as they deserve, but, contrariwise, in their quite frequently being despised.
Few would dispute the fact that choosing such a career may spell personal unfulfillment due to financial disaster, since music is not currently being supported by institutions. To my mind , the chances are that the situation will be worsened by the lack of legal response to piracy and plagiarism.
Likewise, in the second text the writer regrets the disappearance of musical training in schools, surpassed as it has been by more traditional subjects.
Arguably, this may involve a decrease in academic performance among students from an early age, given that it significantly contributes to both their sociability and their global functioning of the brain. Weighed against this is the limited time and scarcity of resources that schools often have to face.
In light of the above, it seems clear that music should be given a chance to start anew. Not only should children be encouraged to play an instrument or interpret music, but also performers ought to be allowed to make a living out of their special skills. Both objectives are bound to be attained provided that states and communities work to make this desideratum possible.
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