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The U.S. Department of Education found that students who report consistent high levels of involvement in instrumental music over the middle and high school years show "significantly higher levels of mathematics proficiency by grade 12."

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  The College Entrance Examination Board found that students involved in public school music programs scored 107 points higher on the SAT'S than student with no participation.

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According to a 2003 Gallup survey, 95% of Americans believe that music is a key component in a child's well-rounded education.

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• For 2003 American Idol Ruben Studdard, music
  has always been an integral part of his life.
  His desires to share his musical gifts with the
  world ultimately lead him to enter a national
  competition that discovered new talent from
  across the U.S. The rest is history! Ruben's love for music and his sincere desire to give back to his community lead to the creation of The Ruben Studdard Foundation for the Advancement of Children in the Music Arts. As a product of the Birmingham's City School System, Ruben experienced first-hand the significance of how music education can impact a child's life. With budget cuts threatening the elimination of thousands of music education programs in school systems across the nation, Ruben is impassioned about the students in Birmingham never having this scenario become a reality.

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  Summer 2015Ruben Studdard Music CampOffering students opportunities to showcase and further develop their musical talents.
  11/23/14Magic City Half-Marathon and 5KThe Magic City Half Marathon and 5K benefiting the Ruben Studdard Foundation. The marquee running events include a half marathon and 5K starting and finishing in Downtown Birmingham!