Great Article for Parents of Beginning Band Students
From one band parent to another: http://www.musicparentsguide.com/2015/03/10/3-things-parents-must-tell-their-children-when-they-begin-a-musical-instrument/
Welcome New Band Students - 4th Graders!!
Our first band lesson is Monday, September 29th! Looking forward to seeing all of the new band students!! Please bring your instruments if you have them!
Reasons Students Can Benefit from Band
Recent studies indicate:
The study of instrumental music helps students develop comprehensively
1. Language skills - reading, listening, and speech
2. Mathematic and scientific skills
3. Overall academic achievement - students generally score higher in most subject areas
4. Imagination - aural and visual imagery
5. Creativity - problem solving abilities
The study of instrumental music fosters personal growth.
1. Positive self concept - achievement and recognition
2. Self expression - cathartic value
3. Self discipline - responsibility and perseverance
4. Social skills - mutual respect, cooperative behavior and friendships
5. Aesthetic taste - appreciation of beauty
6. Psychomotor skills - coordination
The study of instrumental music benefits the individual, the community and mankind.
1. Provides skills essential for living in today’s society.
2. Provides enjoyable life-long recreational opportunities
3. Provides career opportunities
4. Possesses therapeutic value
5. Enhances the quality of life for both the community and individual
6. Promotes a historical appreciation of our own and other heritages
The study of instrumental music helps students develop comprehensively
1. Language skills - reading, listening, and speech
2. Mathematic and scientific skills
3. Overall academic achievement - students generally score higher in most subject areas
4. Imagination - aural and visual imagery
5. Creativity - problem solving abilities
The study of instrumental music fosters personal growth.
1. Positive self concept - achievement and recognition
2. Self expression - cathartic value
3. Self discipline - responsibility and perseverance
4. Social skills - mutual respect, cooperative behavior and friendships
5. Aesthetic taste - appreciation of beauty
6. Psychomotor skills - coordination
The study of instrumental music benefits the individual, the community and mankind.
1. Provides skills essential for living in today’s society.
2. Provides enjoyable life-long recreational opportunities
3. Provides career opportunities
4. Possesses therapeutic value
5. Enhances the quality of life for both the community and individual
6. Promotes a historical appreciation of our own and other heritages