CENTRAL BALDWIN
Middle School Bands
We always encourage students in any grade at Central Baldwin Middle School to join the band! Don't know how to play an instrument, or read music? We are here to help!! We teach you all that you need to know about reading music and learning to play your instrument. Please feel free to contact Director of Bands, Mr. Collins with any questions or concerns you may have about our program! See the "forms" page for our Band Sign Up Form.
BENEFITS OF JOINING BAND
Leadership
Band provides leadership training to all interested students, with opportunities for further in-depth training for selected students.
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Competition
Band encourages habits and choices that move students towards excellence through a rich and diverse range of opportunities in and out of the classroom. There are many opportunities as an individual and group to compete and earns awards and recognition.
Teamwork/Friendship
Learn the value of working together and come to understand how your individual effort impacts the group as a whole. The band is an expansive and highly integrated social community, where you will make friendships that will last a lifetime.
Confidence/Fun
The experience of performing on the field and on stage provides an invaluable opportunity to build a sense of pride and self-confidence. Enjoy football games from a unique perspective and go on trips with friends to places like Universal and Disney.
Click above to see a list of famous people who were in band in middle and high school!
FACTS
In an analysis of U.S. Department of Education data on more than 25,000 secondary school students, researchers found that students who report consistent high levels of involvement in instrumental music over the middle and high school years show “significantly higher levels of mathematics proficiency by grade 12.” This observation holds true regardless of students’ socio-economic status, and differences in those who are involved with instrumental music vs. those who are not is more significant over time
