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.

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Message from the directors:

Welcome to Forest Oak Band and Strings! We are looking forward to seeing YOU in our programs! Signups begin in early September at the website at the bottom of this page, but you can explore your options now, and think about what instrument YOU'D like to play! Families, please consider attending an informational session: Wednesday, August 28 at 6:30 PM at Richardson Park Elementary School, 16 Idella Ave, Wilmington 19804 OR Wednesday, September 4 at 6:30 PM at Brandywine Springs School, 2916 Duncan Road, Wilmington 19808 We'll be there to explain the program, demonstrate the instruments and answer questions. Music store representatives will be there also to detail their instrument rental programs. Please note you are NOT required to RENT an instrument from a music store.

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