Mission Statement and Core Values:

• Provide each student with a comprehensive music education, while teaching the skills and attitudes necessary to succeed as a young musician and as a young adult.

• Benefit the school and community through public performances of quality music, while promoting and enhancing the dignity and reputation of Springfield Middle School.

• Foster the development of essential character traits to include a strong work ethic, personal integrity, a commitment to excellence, and respect for self and others.

• Provide each student with a positive emotional outlet, a good social experience, and an opportunity to learn by both teacher and student mentoring.