Purpose

1.       To solely promote the physical and fiscal support or ways and means of providing for the needs of the Crestdale Band above those provided by the school system and

2.       To Communicate and advocate the positive benefits music education provides students

Core Values

Statements that convey the essence of the group, they communicate fundamental values, express beliefs that we expect of each other and serve as a benchmark for all our activities.

·         We believe that music and music education are essential to the learning and development of all students

·         We believe that music education contributes to greater understanding of the global community

·         We believe that music and music education gives students the opportunity to think, perceive, and communicate in diverse ways

·         We believe that the teaching and learning of music in our classrooms must be evident, consistent, and cumulative.

·         We believe that students develop confidence and contribute to community through the performance of music.

Mission Statement

Our mission is to enrich and support comprehensive music education experiences that inspire and prepare students with excellent skills, knowledge, and confidence: a) to develop musical competency; b) to contribute to community through music; c) to engage in lifelong musical interests.