FYI:

According to the organization Americans for the Arts, young people who participate in the arts for at least three hours on three days each week through at least one full year are:

• 4 times more likely to be recognized for academic achievement.
  
• 3 times more likely to be elected to class office within their schools.
  
• 4 times more likely to participate in a math and science fair.
  
• 3 times more likely to win an award for school attendance.
  
• 4 times more likely to win an award for writing an essay or poem.
  

visit their website http://www.americansforthearts.org/public_awareness to learn more.