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This resolution memorializes Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim March 2025 as Music in Our Schools Month, recognizing the 51st Annual Music in Our Schools Month (MIOSM) as established by the National Association for Music Education. The resolution highlights the historical significance of MIOSM, which originated in New York in 1973 as a single advocacy day and has since grown into a month-long celebration of musical education nationwide. It emphasizes the importance of music education in schools, noting that during this month, students across the country perform concerts to showcase their musical talents in various venues including state legislatures, concert halls, and schools. The resolution underscores music's historical and cultural importance, arguing that supporting music education is crucial for developing musical talent in New York and the United States. By requesting the Governor's proclamation, the legislative body aims to preserve and celebrate the musical heritage of the state and nation, while drawing attention to the ongoing value of music education for students.

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/K189