FAQ

What About Extra Help?

*Students may be paired with a older student coach for the month of August

*Coaches will reinforce the work done in the band classes

* Students are encouraged to consider private lessons in addition to band class after summer band has started! *Contact your band director for a list of private lesson teachers!

Why Band?

*Music power is brain power *Music develops: problem solving skills, teamwork, goal-setting, self-expression, kinesthetic development, memory skills, self-confidence, concentration, and most of all…

*Music is a form of intelligence that all children should have access to!

Will band interfere with student’s grades in other classes?

*No!

*It has been found that students participating in school instrumental music programs generally average higher grades in other subjects.

Do students have to take private lessons?

*Students are not required to take private lessons, however, your child will experience much greater success and enjoyment with private study.

*It is the policy of the Junior High School Band programs that all students are encouraged to take lessons.

*We offer a list of suitable teachers that work well with young students.

Can a student be in band and other activities?

*Yes!

*We work very hard to allow our students to be involved in as much as possible.

*Flexibility and compromise are key to success.

*Nearly all of our band students are involved in sports, drama or art, in addition to band.

What if we already have an instrument?

*Please bring your instrument to your child’s director.

*We will inspect the instrument to make sure that it works correctly.

*Keep an open mind-your child may not be a match with the instrument that you already own.