Band Program

ST. JOHN

THE EVANGELIST

CATHOLIC SCHOOL

BAND

 

2010-2011 SCHOOL YEAR

GRADES 6-8

 

Informational Meeting on

in the School Cafetorium  

 

 

Band is not a place where students merely learn to play instruments and have fun, though those things do happen. More importantly, it is a place where students are encouraged to imagine and dream, and where a foundation of character and commitment is laid. These are some of the skills that students in band learn to value:

 

1. Concentration

2. Independence

3. Poise

4. Confidence

5. Dependability

6. Community Leadership

7. Courage

8. Service

9. Vision

10. Compassion

 For a more complete explanation on each of these areas we have brochures in the school office.

 

Can my child be in Band and still participate in sports?  Absolutely. The band has students who are in varsity, junior varsity and freshman football, basketball, volleyball, wrestling, cross-country,etc......

 

Wouldn't my child benefit more academically from structured studies than from Band?  ..."Studies by the College Examination Board show that students with coursework or experience in music performance (such as band) score an averaage of 88 points higher on the SAT than students with no coursework in the arts."....

 

Ryan A. Gonder

Director of Bands

Lake Fenton Community Schools

4070 Lahring Rd.

Linden, MI 48451

Phone (810) 591-9442

www.lakefentonbands.com