While I am not convinced that musicians, professionals or amateurs, are morally superior to others, I think that some musical training, particularly in groups such as school bands, is a valuable additional credential. You can learn team play in a football team as well, but music can add a connection to many corners of the human mind and soul. I think we can sometimes see the difference even among leaders appearing in TV shows, however ground-down by tough business.

Too bad that Mudcat often fails to testify for that idea.