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A recent Harris Interactive Poll of 2,565 adults closely examined the relationship between American household education and income levels to music participation as children into adulthood. A summary of the poll found the following:
A recent Harris Interactive Poll of 2,565 adults closely examined the relationship between American household education and income levels to music participation as children into adulthood. A summary of the poll found the following: Overall Participation
75% of American adults were active in a school music program
51% were involved in chorus
42% were involved in formal instrumental instruction
35% were active in band or orchestra
14% were part of an informal group such as a garage band
12% took formal vocal lessons Level of Higher Education
65% of American adults with a high school education participated in music
81% with some college participated in music
86% of those with a college degree participated in music
88% with a postgraduate degree participated in music Higher Income Levels
74% of people with household income less than $34,999 participated in music
72% of households with incomes $35,000-$49,999
75% of households with incomes $50,000-$74,999
78% of households with incomes $75,000-$99,999
78% of households with incomes $100,000-$149,999
83% o households with incomes $150,000+ Participation by Gender
80% of women vs. 70% of men participated in school music programs Participation by Ethnicity
80% of African American, 75% of whites, and 73% of Hispanics participated Participation by Generation
83% of Echo Boomers (ages 18-30)
76% of Gen X (31-42)
74% of Baby Boomers (43-61)
69% of Mature Adults (62+) Skills that Respondents said Music Provides for Job and Career
Individual excellence - 47%
How to work toward common goals - 44%
Disciplined problem solving – 41%
Creative problem solving – 37%
Flexibility in work situations – 36% You may visit Harris Interactive and read a complete summary with additional findings at: 
http://www.harrisinteractive.com/harris_poll/index.asp?PID=831
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