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THERE'S NOTHING EXTRACURRICULAR ABOUT MUSIC EDUCATION

THE MUSIC MATTERS CHALLENGE DEADLINE NOW EXTENDED TO MAY 31

Extensive research demonstrates that education inclusive of music improves students' cognitive ability and academic performance. The bottom line is: children learn better when music is part of their school curriculum.

Despite this evidence, many students in America lack access to music education in their schools. A 2019 study by the The Arts Education Data Project (AEDP) revealed that more than approximately 4 million public school students do have access to music education.

Let Music Fill My World is on a mission to ensure that every child in America has access to music education in school.

4 MILLION

APPROX. Students without access to music education programs

20 %

INCREASE IN VERBAL RECALL ABILITY AMONG STUDENTS WITH MUSIC EDUCATION

4 X

MORE LIKELY TO BE RECOGNIZED FOR ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT AMONG STUDENTS WITH MUSIC EDUCATION

50 %

REDUCTION IN TEST ANXIETY LEVELS AMONG STUDENTS WITH MUSIC EDUCATION

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the NATIONAL CHALLENGE

THE MUSIC MATTERS CHALLENGE

DEADLINE NOW EXTENDED TO MAY 31

March 26, 2024 - May 31, 2024

You have a story. We want to hear it.

During this time, you will be able to join the Music Matters Challenge through the portal on the Music Matters Challenge page, and help us make a difference in putting music education programs back into schools across America.

Music matters challenge

The Mission

We all have a voice, and a story to tell. Tell us your story about how music has brought magic to your life through the Music Matters Challenge, hosted by Let Music Fill My World. Join us to raise awareness about the importance of music education in schools, and to provide a music teacher to a school in need.

MUSIC MATTERS CHALLENGE

The Prize

INDIVIDUAL GRAND PRIZE (1 winner):

$10,000 Cash PLUS the opportunity to participate in selecting a music teacher for an under resourced school to receive a salary of up to $300,000 for 3 years

SCHOOL GRAND PRIZE (1 winner):

$25,000 School Grant

SELECTION PROCESS: After the initial round of submissions, 10 public entries and 10 school entries will be selected for the finals which will be voted on by the public. The top 10 winners will be selected through a combination of digital views and a panel of judges including John Ondrasik and Cayley Tullman.