Music Philosophy paper writing

Music Philosophy/Social Issues Topics: 1) Should we teach music in our public schools? Please explain why some school districts cut music budgets and provide compelling reasons that we should have music in our schools 2) What is the connection between music and emotion? Please provide a variety of theories. I would like you to focus on music that does not have lyrics. 3) How much of music’s meaning is intrinsic and how much is cultural. 4) What is the definition of music? What conditions are necessary for classifying something as music?) Please provide several theories. Include musical examples. 5) Explain both sides of the absolute music vs. program music debate. Which type do you think is more effective? Provide musical examples. 6) What makes a piece of music “good”? Provide several theories of musical aesthetics. 7) Is it important to expose young children to music? Why? What kinds of musical experiences do you recommend for young children? 8) How do restaurants and stores use music to manipulate consumers? Provide multiple examples. 9) What happens in your brain (biologically) when you listen to music? How about when you play an instrument or sing? Free writing style no APA or Mla required but you can choose whatever you like minimum 3 pages but you can write up to 5 if you want.