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Why Should You Have Your Student Join the Legacy Middle School Band
Do you ever wish that your student could earn better grades, feel less stressed out, or build confidence? Although these questions may seem unrelated, students who participate in a structured music program can build skills that will be useful in everyday life. You may have never even considered having your student join the band, but your student has an incredible opportunity to develop a number of skills and social benefits. Advantages in fact, which generate both immediate, and lifelong achievements. This list examines 10 reasons why your student should definitely give the Legacy Band a try.
10 Reasons to Join the Legacy Band!
1. Musical training helps develop language and reasoning: Students who have early musical training will develop the areas of the brain related to language and reasoning. The left side of the brain is better developed with music, and songs can help imprint information on young minds.
2. A mastery of memorization: Even when performing with sheet music, student musicians are constantly using their memory to perform. The skill of memorization can serve students well in education and beyond.
3. Students learn to improve their work: Learning music promotes craftsmanship, and students learn to want to create good work instead of mediocre work. This desire can be applied to all subjects of study.
4. Increased coordination: Students who practice with musical instruments can improve their hand-eye coordination. Just like playing sports, children can develop motor skills when playing music.
5. A sense of achievement: Learning to play pieces of music on a new instrument can be a challenging, but achievable goal. Students who master even the smallest goal in music will be able to feel proud of their achievements.
6. Kids stay engaged in school: An enjoyable subject like music can keep kids interested and engaged in school. Student musicians are more likely to stay in school and have a higher graduation rate than those in other electives.
7. Success in society: Music is the fabric of our society, and music can shape abilities and character. Students in band are less likely to abuse substances over their lifetime. Musical education can greatly contribute to children’s intellectual development as well.
8. Emotional development: Students of music can be more emotionally developed, with empathy towards other cultures. They also tend to have higher self-esteem and are better at coping with anxiety.
9. Students learn pattern recognition: Children can develop their math and pattern recognition skills with the help of musical education. Playing music offers repetition in a fun format.
10. Better SAT scores: Students who have experience with music performance or appreciation score higher on the SAT. One report indicates 63 points higher on verbal and 44 points higher on math for students in music courses.
BONUS REASON
Band is a safe and well-structured class with lots of activities. Students have plenty of opportunities to stay active and involved. It is also one of the most well-respected activities on campus. The Legacy Band is a constant reinforcement of the East Central ISD student expectations of BE SAFE, BE RESPECTFUL, BE RESPONSIBLE.
So, if you want the best for your student don’t wait:
have them JOIN THE LEGACY BAND NOW!!
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