This book is written for all who may wish to develop classical music programs for youth or adults: parents, educators, music lovers, students, politicians, organizations, managers, researchers and healers. The writings contained within offer inspiration for you to articulate your own beliefs about the power of music. They provide support in your quest to gain funding from patrons and grants, and in your efforts to inform and mobilize neighbors in your community...According to history, the sound of music as it evolved through ancient civilizations may have profoundly affected their prosperity or downfall. Today we are surrounded by technology and social networks, allowing people from different races and continents to interact and learn about each other, develop trade, exchange ideas, and impact positively or negatively other cultures. In a sense, our civilization is perfecting our mental capacity. What about our heart? Are we willing to discover and embrace the hidden knowledge behind musical sound just as did the important scientists, inventors, and founding fathers of our history?The writings compiled in this book were selected from many of the best works by pioneers and advocates from ancient history through today on the subject of musical sound. They describe, demonstrate, explain and illuminate a vast spectrum of ways in which music has the power to inspire the emotions and spirit; to develop the brain, morality and understanding; and to harm or heal the body and mind...