Exeter Township 4th Grade Band

Learn more about the positive impact music can have on your child, then fill out a short interest form to get more information about our music program.
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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.

Music
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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.
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Lewis Thomas, physician and biologist, found that music majors comprise the highest percentage of accepted medical students.
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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?

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Message from the director:

Hello, students and families! Thank you for your interest in band. This year, fourth grade students may learn how to play the flute, clarinet, alto saxophone, trumpet, french horn, trombone, or percussion (both mallets and snare drum). Once you submit an interest form, you will receive more information on how to rent an instrument. In the meantime, if you have any questions, please feel free to contact me using the information below. I look forward to working with you and your family this year. Thank you for your interest in band!

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

Instrument Demonstrations

Parent Interviews

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Student Interviews

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Instrument Matching Tool

Part of enjoying the band is being successful on your instrument. This isn't a test, and you can't fail. The Instrument Matching Tool will help match you with the right instrument! EVERYONE can be in music. At the end, you will be asked to list your instrument preferences in priority order. Click on the button to begin.

Find Your Match

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Contact Information

Exeter Township 4th Grade Band
Director: Emily Remp
Phone: 610-406-4580, ext. 8415
Email: ejremp@exetersd.org
Website: https://exetersd.org/music/