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.

What is Band?

Message from the director:

Music teaches many things: How to be responsible for your self; knowing your part, knowing how to function as an individual band member, knowing when to show up, and knowing how to be prepared. How to be responsible to the group; knowing your section, being responsible to your band, being a part of something larger than yourself. Music teaches an appreciate for the effort that goes into music; Imagine, every great musician you hear or see online or on TV or in a performance has a skill set similar to yours: They practice until they get it correct, they understand how to create. They understand a timeline, they know when to be prepared, and they know how to perform. But most of all, Band teaches you ART.

Students who participate in music have the lowest levels of current and lifelong use of alcohol, tobacco, and illicit drugs among any group in our society.

H. Con. Res 266 United States Senate, June 2000

Students taking courses in music performance and music appreciation scored higher in the SAT than students with no arts participation.

College Entrance Examination Board College-Bound Seniors National Report

Schools that have music programs have significantly higher graduation rates than those without music programs (90.2 percent compared to 72.9 percent).

U.S. Department of Education NELLS88 Database