PEREZAPS former U.S. president Ronald Reagan said it best. “Civilizations are most often. remembered for their art and thought.” He went on to. say “I have always believed in the definition of an educat- ed man or woman as onc who couid, if necessary, redound (to) his or her civilization. That means we must teach our students more than hard facts and floppy disks. We must teach them the rich artis- tic inheritance of our culture and an appreciation of how 7 fine music enriches both the student who studies it, and the society that produces i it.” Tt was a sentiment that ' holds just as true for Canadian students as for Americans. But with a shortage of funding in the education sys- tem there’s a demand for greater concentraéon upon the traditional basics: English, ‘math, science and history. - There is also a new focus on : nN kids’ stuff From page 15 Sept. 4. For 4-8-year-olds, 10 am. at N.Y. City: } Library, To pre-register call 980-4424. “ Academy provides quality, pri- ate insarucdan in cello, violin, ano, fnic, 3 fuitar and’ musie/.i theory for children of all ages. Details:call 925- 3403.05 Sis c is computer competency and 2 renewed focus on the need for a foreign language. Add to this health education, family life education, home econom- ics, physical education and business education and it’s hard to figure where music education fits in. ‘According to the Music Achievement Council in Carlsbad California, music fits in everywhere. Music is a sci- ence. It is a.m.-4 p.m. Visit “goat hili” and the “rabbitat” then watch the cov-milking demonstra- tion every day at 1:15 pam. L Canyon § Ecolo, Contre: Hands-on adventee for children. Learn about local wildlife, environmental issucs - and rainforest ecology through ‘displays, movies and fun nature programs. Open 10 am. to’ 5 p.m. every day. “Admission by donation. Info: ‘981-3103, iv ¥ a) oe Parent Information Line: ‘Cali 985-2988:forinformaticn : (ion child :caré,; children’s ::ser-:; staplewood. Farm: Open Tuesday. to’ Sunday. from 10 vices, family resources, parent education, etc, : UM-T after 2 teacher's name which ind ae exact, specific, and it demands exact acoustics. A conductor’s full score is a chart, a graph which indicates frequencies, intensities, volume changes, melody, and harmony all at once and with the most exact con- Research on ADHD: Mothers and sons are needed for a study conducted by Dr. Charlotte Johnston. Sons should be 7-12 12 years and have been diagnosed with ADHD or ADD. eMothers will receive $15 and children .a UBC: T- shirt. If intefested cali Jacky at 822-9037. Wheelchair sports: North Shore Neighbourhood House, N.V. For more information call 987. “8138, —C ampiled by Sharon : : Cocomile ‘Send i in your ‘current event © listings For more coming see Classified re than the fe trol of time. Music is mathematicai. It is rhythmically based on the subdivisions of time into frac- tions which must be done instantancously, not worked cut on paper. Music is a foreign lan- guage. Most of the terms are in Italian, German, or French; and the notation is certainly not English — but a_ highly Community Notices. For arts and entertainment Sistings, see- the Calendar in Friday's This Week section. © Fax your event information to 985-2104 or e-mail . Event producers can choose to enter their own information in the News Web calendar at . * Ages 3 to Adult * All levels welcome * Ballet exams & Festival Jazz-: To have a completo Brochure - rialled out call 929-6960 developed kind of shorthand that uses symbols to represent ideas. The semantics of music is the most complete and uni- versal language. Music is history. Music usually reflects the environ- ment and simes of its creation, often even the country and/or racial feeling. Music is physical educa- tion. It requires fantastic coor- dination of fingers, hands, arms, lip, cheek, and facial muscles in addition to extra- if love ordinary control of the diaphragmatic, back, stomach, and chest muscles, which respond instantly to the sound the ear hears and the mind interprets. Music is all of these things, but most of all, Music is art. It allows a human being to take all these, dry technically boring, (but difficult) tech- niques and use them to create emotion. That is one thing science can not duplicate. IN-HOME LESSONS North Shore ~ Vancouver — Burnaby Patient, thorough teacher of piane & theory Moderate rates NEIL YATES \ARLC, B. Mus. ~ high standards oa7.226 Veuth Band —_ Bi, Pe, if you're into rausic Sesratey ~ Reasonable Fe me ie ~ Musically Callens itd ~ Fun! Band and String Instruments Sheet. Music. and Books