We Believe That…

  1. Everyone should have the opportunity to participate in music.

  2. Music is an integral part of a student’s development, both emotionally and intellectually.

  3. Band develops discipline, positive work habits, and other skills necessary for success in life.

  4. Achieving high standards in band and color guard transfers to all other areas of the student’s life.

  5. Band offers creative and aesthetic opportunities that provide for emotional development.

  6. Students should be exposed to a wide variety of musical experiences and opportunities in school.

  7. A student’s social skills, self-esteem, and positive attitude can all be developed through band.

  8. Band gives an emotional and expressive release during the day.

  9. Everyone should be exposed to a wide variety of musical experiences throughout their lifetime.

  10. Band teaches students to strive for excellence - a major goal in education.

Everything we do in the band program is important, which makes you important. Excellence is attained with this attitude, and it is this attitude that is the basis of our program.