Music education programs are failing in schools, performing arts programs are being cut, all because schools are no longer choosing to fund these. Can we talk about this for just a minute? The reasoning behind these cuts are obscure, and the ones that are clear make any music educator or musician cringe. Schools have become a place where a grade is more important than the value of the education given, and arts don’t fit into the mold of standardized testing. “Music education is pointless” some might say. “What does this do for my child?” parents are asking. Music creates individuality and gives the freedom of expression. Without these, the world is dull at best. Without expression, without music, think about how boring your life would be. No more dancing around as you clean your house, or jamming to your favorite song in the car. Just silence. Maybe talk radio. Maybe…