TOP TEN REASONS TO JOIN ORCHESTRA
So your child wants to join orchestra and you are unsure about what to do?
Don’t fret . . . here are the TOP TEN reasons why you should encourage your child to join our program!
Playing an instrument (ANY instrument!) is fun!
Your child gets to be part of a group of students who are all learning how to play an instrument.
Your child will become part of the orchestra family! EVERY member of the group is important and the group does not function without every member there.
Students of the arts learn to think creatively and to solve problems by imagining various solutions.
Early musical training helps develop brain areas involved in language and reasoning.
Students will learn about important values such as teamwork, dedication, responsibility and discipline.
Music provides children with a means of self-expression. For many, it is a creative outlet.
Recent studies show that students who study the arts are more successful on standardized tests, such as the SAT. They also achieve higher grades in high school.
By studying music, it will challenge your child to take risks and not be afraid to try something new.
BECAUSE IT’S FUN!