The impact of music education on children is profound.
Music does more than just make sounds, it changes the way we think and act. The skills your child will learn in music will help them be successful on the stage, in the classroom, and for the rest of their lives.
of admissions officers of the nation's major universities say high school credit and achievement in the arts are significant considerations for admission.
points scored higher on the SAT for students involved in public school music programs according to the College Entrance Examination Board.
Lewis Thomas, physician and biologist, found that music majors comprise the highest percentage of accepted medical students.
of respondents (Gallup Poll), believe music is part of a well-rounded education and should be offered as part of the regular curriculum in schools.
Andrew Szymanski is a Band Director with 30 years of teaching Elementary and Middle School Bands. He has also been a private instrumental teacher for over 30 years. Mr. Szymanski graduated from Concordia University with a Bachelors of Music Education degree. Mr. Szymanski majored on oboe and currently enjoys being a drummer and percussionist who has toured and recorded with several musical artists. His greatest achievement has been working and performing music with his students. He has watched them achieve high levels academic and musical success as they continue in high school and college. Many of his students have gone on to pursue music careers.
Message from the director:
Welcome to band at All Saints Academy. Here you will find more information about band and how to enroll. I look forward to working with your child on their musical journey. Please note percussion students will learn both bells and drum.
Instrument Demonstrations
Is your child interested in joining band?
Everything we know about participation in music says that students involved in music are more successful in every possible way academically, personally, and socially.
Click below to start your child's enrollment in Band.
Contact Information
All Saints Academy NapervilleDirector: Andrew Szymanski
Phone: 6303732920
Email: andrew.szymanski@musicarts.com