Time spent in in-school music activities
As part of the 2008 NAEP arts assessment, students were asked how often they have an opportunity to participate in music activities.
Percentage of students at grade 8, by student-reported participation in musical activities in school: 2008
16 |
5 |
17 |
34 |
Findings
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Overall, 34 percent of eighth-graders in 2008 reported participating in one or more of
the following musical activities at school: playing in a band, playing in an orchestra, singing in a chorus or choir.
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