Enjoy this fun video of our students below!
Band/Orchestra is just plain cool! Knowing how to play the latest songs on an instrument, or being able to jam with other like-minded musicians has always been attractive to people because it’s fun. Plus, you get to explore different types of music and be creative, which leads to the next reason…
Band/Orchestra Makes You Smarter! Scientific research has proven that musical training builds intellectual skills, raises IQs, increases spatial-temporal intelligence, improves memory, and develops creativity. As a result, students who play a musical instrument do better on average in school than those who don't.
Band/Orchestra Teaches Discipline! Music students learn that if they apply themselves, they can master a skill and achieve results they want. Learning to play a musical instrument teaches self-discipline, the value of persistence, and the rewards of hard work.
Band/Orchestra Increases Self-Esteem! Music is a self-expression! Performing music in public, individually, and as a member of a group, builds our confidence. Making music means every musician plays a part that is important to the group as a whole.
Band/Orchestra Relieves Stress! Music helps us calm the mind. It's been shown that music students experience less test- and performance-anxiety than students who don't study music. This helps musicians to be emotionally healthier than non-musicians.
Band/Orchestra Is Fun & Social! Playing music in a group teaches teamwork, ways of working together, and the joy and rewards of group accomplishment. Traveling to competitions or hanging with other MS/HS musicians allows Band and orchestra members share efforts and experiences, and are often friends for life!