Last night's meeting was a wonderful presentation but if you were unable to make it, here are the main things:
- Music encorproates science, mathematics, foreign languages, history, and physical education and while we may study music for all of these reasons, the main reason we study music is because music is art.
- Students value the experiences they have in music and the opprotunities they can not find other places. It teaches them confidence, trust, and responsibility.
- Starting in middle school, band, choir, and orchestra are graded classes.
- At the middle school level and high school level, music directors, coaches, and club leaders all work together to allow students to participate in every activity they want.
- You can be in both band and choir or orchestra and choir. At the middle school level, they occur at the same time of day. If a student was in band or orchestra and choir, they would spend 2-3 days a week in each class. Students that become "combo" students end up very organized and the music teachers are willing to work with your child to help them become or stay organized.
- Music teaches a wide variety of 21st century skills including: communication, collaboration, setting goals, appreciation of diversity, reflection and growth, creativity and independence, and life-long passion.
- Communicate with the music teachers, encourage your child, and let your child follow their passions.
Music opens doors that help children pass from school into the world around them - a world of work, culture, intellectual activity, and human involvement. - President Ford
As always, please let me know if you have any questions or concerns. I look forward to starting choir on the 15th and 16th!
~Mrs. Braner
