Proposal

November 12, 2010 4431 Mt. Herbert Avenue San Diego, California 92117

Dear Senior Advisory Committee:

There is a growing problem among schools right now—a lack of musical education. The arts have taken much of the blow from the district's budget cuts. I would like to go more in depth into what causes the budget cuts and why the arts were the first to be hurt. Learning about the budget cuts will force me to delve into a subject I have never had much interest in. Connecting it to the arts will give me a way to connect with the problem. Arts programs were the one of the first cancelled when the budget cuts hit. This problem has received more attention in recent years because of the studies showing that the arts actually promote better test scores. I will learn about how the arts are being affected not just in our school district but also all over the world.

For my senior project I plan to raise money for music education. I would work with a local company that supports these programs. I was hoping that my final project would be a benefit concert for the arts. I was going to contact local artists and ask if they would like to participate in a benefit concert. I would sell tickets through the websites of the contacted artists. I would donate the money raised by the concert to one of the many charities currently promoting the arts. I hope to host the concert by the middle of April at the latest. I was considering holding the concert at our school because we already have many of the supplies needed including a Steinway Piano.

With this project I plan to get a better understanding of the music industry and possbile career choices in the field. From speaking to the artists I also hope to get a glimpse into the lifestyle of a touring musician.

I understand that plagiarism means failing the project. I plan to do original work and cite all sources used.

Sincerely,

Ben Kling