Music Education in EUSD

A Strong Tradition

Music education has long been an important tradition in the Escondido Union School District. Over the years, funding for music has increased or decreased, but what has remained constant are several factors: children love the opportunity to learn about and make music; parents want this kind of enrichment; and research from numerous sources demonstrates that music is good for children’s development and can increase proficiency in both reading and mathematics. EUSD has pioneered clinics for specific kinds of instruments (woodwinds, percussion, etc.), an honor band comprised of the most advanced students, coordination with the local high school district, application for outside grants, and more.

Even with continuing, unprecedented reductions and uncertainty from Sacramento, the Escondido Union School District continues to invest in the culture of music in the district, providing broad participation, continuity and upward mobility for students in their study of music.

District leadership and the Foundation agree that by working together in a prioritized, district-wide approach, educators, parents and community supporters can give children the uniquely important opportunity to develop a love for music when they are young, an affinity that will benefit them for a lifetime.

Taking Action to Bring Music to More Children

The Escondido Education Foundation contributes annually to the district's music program. The funds come from grants and other philanthropic income. For the first time, the Foundation's 2011 Holiday Campaign is dedicated exclusively to music education in the district. For more information on this campaign, click here.

Thank you to the David T. and Dorris E. Staples Foundation for two scholarships for EUSD students who qualify for the San Diego Youth Symphony for the 2011-12 School Year!

The Escondido Education Foundation is currently developing new ideas to support and increase music education in the Escondido Union School District. If would like to know more or to help this effort, please call (760) 432-2392 or send an email. Thank you!