WRAL – Matthew Wells 
Music not only spans across other countries, but it incorporates other subjects, too. “It crosses science, math, language, history and it also covers physical education,” Pierce said. “You learn to use your breathing. It’s like when you’re running. You need your breath to keep going.” She said teaching music to children helps with math because of the number of vibrations per second that produce pitches and the length of time for those pitches. It helps with physical education for not only the breathing aspect, but it helps with posture, and children learn how to keep their voices in good shape. Pierce said it’s called “vocal health.” (more)