Why Join Band?
Picture This
You’re a freshman heading to Tallwood on the first day of school. You have no idea where to go, who to talk to, or what to do! You’re nervous, hesitant, excited, anxious and maybe somewhat overwhelmed…
If you were in band, you’d walk into school confidently, knowing you already have over 100 friends you met at band camp! You’d feel welcome and have immediate contact with upperclassmen. No other organization eases the transition to high school like band.
Band Students have…
17.3%higher graduation rate
8.4%higher attendance rate
63ptshigher SAT Verbal score
44ptshigher SAT Math score
Of School Principals…
96%
believe music education encourages and motivates students to stay in school
89%
believe music education contributes to higher graduation rates
Trust the Numbers
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Life
Band impacts more than just your ability to play an instrument.
Band builds skills in:
- Working toward common goals
- Striving for excellence in a group setting
- Utilizing a disciplined and creative approach to solving problems
- Having flexibility in work situations
The Facts
- Music majors are the most likely group of college graduates to be admitted to medical school.
- The foremost technical designers and engineers in Silicon Valley are nearly all practicing musicians.