Why should you join the Mountain View Marching Band?
Picture this...
You’re a freshman heading to Mountain View on the first day of school. You have no idea where to go, who to talk to, or what to do! You’re excited, nervous, hesitant, anxious and maybe somewhat overwhelmed…
If you are in band, you will walk into your first day of high school confidently, knowing you already have 100 friends you met during band camp! You will feel welcome and have a sense of belonging. You will have immediate contact with upperclassmen who are willing to help you through those first days of your high school life.
No other organization eases the transition to high school like marching band.
If you are in band, you will walk into your first day of high school confidently, knowing you already have 100 friends you met during band camp! You will feel welcome and have a sense of belonging. You will have immediate contact with upperclassmen who are willing to help you through those first days of your high school life.
No other organization eases the transition to high school like marching band.
Trust the numbers
Band Students have…
17.3% higher graduation rates 8.4% higher attendance rates 63 pt higher SAT Verbal scores 44 pt higher SAT Math scores |
Of School Principals...
96% believe music education encourages and motivates students to stay in school 89% believe music education contributes to higher graduation rates |
Band and Life
Band builds skills in:
- Working toward common goals
- Striving for excellence in a group setting
- Utilizing a disciplined and creative approach to solving problems
- Having flexibility in work situations
- Develops skills needed for the 21st century workforce: critical thinking, creative problem solving, effective communication, team work and more.
- Improves the atmosphere for learning
- Helps students achieve in other academic subjects like math, science and reading
- Is a disciplined human endeavor with intrinsic value to society
For More information on the value and benefits of music education, visit: http://www.childrensmusicworkshop.com/advocacy/
Used with permission: Thanks to Tim Rossetini, Director of Bands, Tallwood High School, Virginia Beach, VA for the initial source for this page.