I am pleased to see the articles in the paper relating to choir. I feel that publishing these topics will show people how important music is to our schools.

Often citizens under-appreciate the value of musical art. For example: Anytime we have funding issues the first place they look to cut is music.

If students are being successful in this area they cut it?

We have other areas that could be cut. Take the cheerleaders. I have nothing against them, but if kids at school don’t pay attention to them why do we have them? The same goes for our sports teams who manage to lose every game.

I guess my point is they should rethink where our school is excelling and where our school is lacking. While all the activities are important to someone, they may not be doing anything for our schools.

Mollie Hernandez

Albert Lea