Music helps develop language, literacy and communications skills. Music stimulates the various senses and helps children in learning and improving language skills. Music also develops listening, reading and writing skills, improving fluency of speech, and communication.

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Music ignites all areas of child development and skills for school readiness, including intellectual, social-emotional, motor, language, and overall literacy. It helps the body and the mind work together. ... Dancing to music helps children build motor skills while allowing them to practice self-expression.

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Help us bring the joy of music to school children. Craven Concerts prides itself on bringing nationally recognized musical talent to New Bern.  Craven Concerts also sponsors a musical outreach program for school students.  This year we are starting a new program of instrument donations. Your dollars will be well served to spread the joy of music.  Please consider donating to the School Instrument Program.