Why Be Part of the Band?
70% OF ADMISSIONS OFFICERS OF THE NATION'S MAJOR UNIVERSITIES say high school credit and achievement in the arts are significant considerations for admission.
70% OF ADMISSIONS OFFICERS OF THE NATION'S MAJOR UNIVERSITIES say high school credit and achievement in the arts are significant considerations for admission.
107 POINTS SCORED HIGHER ON THE SAT for students involved in public school music programs according to the College Entrance Examination Board.
107 POINTS SCORED HIGHER ON THE SAT for students involved in public school music programs according to the College Entrance Examination Board.
Lewis Thomas, physician and biologist, found that MUSIC MAJORS COMPRISE THE HIGHEST PERCENTAGE (66%!) OF ACCEPTED MEDICAL STUDENTS.
Lewis Thomas, physician and biologist, found that MUSIC MAJORS COMPRISE THE HIGHEST PERCENTAGE (66%!) OF ACCEPTED MEDICAL STUDENTS.
94% OF RESPONDENTS (GALLUP POLL), believe music is part of a well-rounded education and should be offered as part of the regular curriculum in schools.
94% OF RESPONDENTS (GALLUP POLL), believe music is part of a well-rounded education and should be offered as part of the regular curriculum in schools.
Students who participate in music have the LOWEST LEVELS of current and lifelong use of alcohol, tobacco, and illicit drugs among any group in our society.
Students who participate in music have the LOWEST LEVELS of current and lifelong use of alcohol, tobacco, and illicit drugs among any group in our society.
- H. CON. RES 266 - United States Senate, June 2000
Schools that have music programs have SIGNIFICANTLY HIGHER GRADUATION RATES than those without music programs (90.2 percent compared to 72.9 percent).
Schools that have music programs have SIGNIFICANTLY HIGHER GRADUATION RATES than those without music programs (90.2 percent compared to 72.9 percent).
- U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Students taking courses in music performance and music appreciation SCORED HIGHER IN THE SAT than students with no arts participation.
Students taking courses in music performance and music appreciation SCORED HIGHER IN THE SAT than students with no arts participation.
- College Entrance Examination Board
“In my own philanthropy and business endeavors, I have seen the critical role that the arts play in stimulating creativity and in developing vital communities...the arts have a crucial impact on our economy and are an important catalyst for learning, discovery, and achievement in our country.”
“In my own philanthropy and business endeavors, I have seen the critical role that the arts play in stimulating creativity and in developing vital communities...the arts have a crucial impact on our economy and are an important catalyst for learning, discovery, and achievement in our country.”
- Paul G. Allen, Co-Founder, Microsoft
“Arts Education aids students in skills needed in the workplace: flexibility, the ability to solve problems and communicate; the ability to learn new skills, to be creative and innovative, and to strive for excellence.”
“Arts Education aids students in skills needed in the workplace: flexibility, the ability to solve problems and communicate; the ability to learn new skills, to be creative and innovative, and to strive for excellence.”
- Joseph M. Calahan, Director of Corporate Communications, Xerox. Corporation
“When I hear people asking how do we fix the education system, I tell them we need to do the opposite of what is happening, cutting budgets by cutting music programs... Nothing could be stupider than removing the ability for the left and right brains to function. Ask a CEO what they are looking for in an employee and they say they need people who understand teamwork, people who are disciplined, people who understand the big picture. You know what they need? They need musicians.”
“When I hear people asking how do we fix the education system, I tell them we need to do the opposite of what is happening, cutting budgets by cutting music programs... Nothing could be stupider than removing the ability for the left and right brains to function. Ask a CEO what they are looking for in an employee and they say they need people who understand teamwork, people who are disciplined, people who understand the big picture. You know what they need? They need musicians.”
- Mike Huckabee, Former Arkansas Governor, TV commentator and Presidential Candidate
“In every successful business…there is one budget line that never gets cut. It’s called ‘Product Development’ – and it’s the key to any company’s future growth. Music education is critical to the product development of this nation’s most important resource – our children.”
“In every successful business…there is one budget line that never gets cut. It’s called ‘Product Development’ – and it’s the key to any company’s future growth. Music education is critical to the product development of this nation’s most important resource – our children.”
- John Sykes, President, VH1