The document discusses the importance of music education in schools and how music programs have changed and may change in the future. It notes that music helps with brain development, time management, cultural appreciation, and academic success. It also provides opportunities to perform and represent the school. The document then explains that 50 years ago, more students learned piano, while now schools may teach using simpler instruments like recorders, ukuleles, and guitars. Finally, it predicts that new digital instruments will be created and older ones upgraded, more people will compose digital music, and students will keep personal music on devices like MP3 players.