Why should high school students join the school band?

What a wonderful question! I was a high school band member more than fifty years ago, and, even though you could say I have lived a full life, I always go back there for my most joyous memories. read more

Band is an amazing thing to have in a high school. I’ve been involved in music all four years of high school and I give the music program the sole credit of getting me where I am today. I LOATHED high school. read more

Student musicians are likely to stay in school to achieve in other subjects. 7. Success in society: Music is the fabric of our society, and music can shape abilities and character. Students in band or orchestra are less likely to abuse substances over their lifetime. read more

Over half of the students who enroll in a beginning music program during the middle school (junior high) years do not participate during their high school careers. For various reasons, they opt to drop their study of music within the first two years. read more