Middle School is one of the most exciting times in a young person's life. In middle school, students hav the unique opportunity to find what they're passionate about, develop as a pre-teen/teen, find their friend group, and more! Orchestra helps with ALL of this!
So what else can Orchestra offer?
1. You will have an instant friend group every year!
2. Middle and high school students who participate in orchestra score significantly higher than their non-musician peers on standardized tests (University of Sarasota Student, Kluball; East Texas State University Student, Trent)
3. Playing your orchestra instrument literally makes your brain faster.
4. Orchestra teaches team mentality and accountability which are vital in college and the career world.
5. Orchestra gives your brain a brain break, life/career skills, the ability to make friends, and field trips!
6. Playing an instrument in Orchestra is a healthy outlet for your emotions and helps you develop as an individual person.
7. Orchestra teaches self discipline; a common characteristic among highly successful people.
8. Playing a string instrument engages and lights up your whole brain- giving it a "full body workout".
9. Learning to play a string instrument increases your fine motor skills and coordination.
10. College admission counselors cite: Participation in a music ensemble (like orchestra) through middle AND high school as an important factor in making admissions decisions because it demonstrates time management skills, creativity, expression, and open-mindedness (Carl Hartman, Arts May Improve Students' Grade)
So what else can Orchestra offer?
1. You will have an instant friend group every year!
2. Middle and high school students who participate in orchestra score significantly higher than their non-musician peers on standardized tests (University of Sarasota Student, Kluball; East Texas State University Student, Trent)
3. Playing your orchestra instrument literally makes your brain faster.
4. Orchestra teaches team mentality and accountability which are vital in college and the career world.
5. Orchestra gives your brain a brain break, life/career skills, the ability to make friends, and field trips!
6. Playing an instrument in Orchestra is a healthy outlet for your emotions and helps you develop as an individual person.
7. Orchestra teaches self discipline; a common characteristic among highly successful people.
8. Playing a string instrument engages and lights up your whole brain- giving it a "full body workout".
9. Learning to play a string instrument increases your fine motor skills and coordination.
10. College admission counselors cite: Participation in a music ensemble (like orchestra) through middle AND high school as an important factor in making admissions decisions because it demonstrates time management skills, creativity, expression, and open-mindedness (Carl Hartman, Arts May Improve Students' Grade)